Relocation stage,Entity,Individual age,Individual occupation,Individual household size,Business kind,Business size,Where from,Local authority from,County from,Region from,Country from,Where to,Local authority to,County to,Region to,Country to,Why relocate,How do you feel about relocating,Relocating by choice,Source
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Westminster,"","","","Wanted to experience life in the UK, and in London in particular",Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","As a student with parents that work in the public sector, I can simply not afford to live independently in London, the exciting accessible student experience that was enjoyed by generations before is simply not an option for me. I really do feel a sense of belonging to the city I have lived in for almost 20 years but unfortunately I genuinely feel that in todays London money is more decisive than it has been for 60 years. There are obviously so many more people that are being adversely affected by the gentrification of London, but id still argue that part of the feeling of soullessness in certain parts of London is because of a vacuum of normal people. (I define normal now by a willingness/ability to pay £5 for a pint.) We need a party in may that is willing to start protecting normal people's right to live in London and shatter the protection the Tories have provided for the minority who are making millions off extortionate rents and ridiculous house prices. The property market at the moment is essentially the upper class slowly socially cleansing London, destroying the diversity and the soul of a city which I grew up with and so positively defined who am I am as a person now. ","Life is very short and after all the back-breaking hours of time I have spent getting to a Russel group university from 15 years of superb state education, I am adamant that I wont live somewhere as pretentious and expensive as some of the places that are emerging in London at the moment. So ultimately I feel upset, but also despair at what the future holds for areas where I grew up like Tooting, Streatham and Brixton. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,4,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Third rental flat in 6 years, twice we have had to move because landlords decided to sell and cash in. No stability in renting, no hope of buying a family home.",Upset at leaving friends and family and having to start every aspect of our lives afresh at nearly 40 years of age.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Head Hunter ,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London has no opportunities anymore. No takes risks, everything is geared towards immediate profit. The rebel spirit has gone everything is sanitised. ",I'm worried all us Ex-Londoners relocating to cooler cities will inevitably but unwillingly become the shock troopers of gentrification their. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,Notting Hill Housing trust refused to repair a gas fired heating boiler and a hole in a wall for a year. A senior judge ruled a head of gas safety re wrote the contemporaneous records. So I left,I will always miss the city of my birth. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"My wife and I are highly qualified professionals, but because we chose jobs that build lives and not empires, we find it too hard to build our own.",Disappointed,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",Cost of living and commuting ,"Frustrated, disillusioned, concerned about future prospects and moving away from friends and family ",false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","Even through I was born here, I can't even afford to stay here.",Upset.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Research Scientist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I am relocating for work and so that I can improve the quality of my life. London has become so unaffordable that I cannot afford to enjoy the benefits of living here any more. I am less well off than when I was a student here 10 years ago despite now having a PhD and a well-paid job. London is where many jobs are but I will never be able to afford to have a decent quality of life or afford to buy a house here. The London housing market is being held to ransom by estate agents and letting agents. The UK does not respect scientific research and funding for science has stagnated despite being essential to improving all our lives. Germany, where I plan to move to, is actively encouraging people to move from abroad to work in science and is investing long-term in scientific research. Why should I have to put up with living the UK when there are better options available?","I am very excited to be leaving as it feels like a positive step in my life. However, London is my home and I am angry that I feel forced out of my home because of those who put profits before people. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,illustrator,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Camden,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Managing Director ,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","House Prices have made it prohibitive for us to buy in London without a huge Mortgage, this would put undue financial pressure on us as a family. So we moved our to Southend-On-Sea for a better way of life, cleaner air, beautiful beach, great schools, an airport that flies all over Europe, Countryside 10 minutes drive and only 50 mins on the train to London. What more would you want? Plus we get to see stunning Sunrises and Sunsets almost everyday. ","Mixed feelings of happiness and sadness, but I had lived in London for over 30 years, it was time to move and experience another part of the UK. Plus we are not that far away really... ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Can't afford the rent any longer,"Unhappy, angry. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,office worker,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,Surrey,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",For a less stressful commute and more space,"In 4 years, I went from usually bagging the last seat in the carriage to an elbows-out fight just to get on the train at all. I couldn't cope with that level of stress anymore, so I moved further out. I'm now guaranteed a seat each morning, but a part of me is sad that I've never had a chance to live IN London. Unless I will the lottery, I don't see how that can ever happen.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Account !anaher,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Wanted to move out of parents house to a great city and Manchester provides me with that opportunity within my budget, London (whilst ,y preference) doesn't.
",Enjoying myself but moved away from my friends and family. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Midwife,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","London has become overcrowded with buildings and people.
I have a very busy, stressful job, just want space and peace when I'm not working.","Enjoying the peace and tranquility very much.
Lived in London all my life.
It will always hold a special place in my heart.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Computer Scientist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Haringey,"","","","I've come for a dream job, but even with my good salary I'm living out in zone 3, and I was used to renting in downtown Paris!","I am forced to come here if I want to do the work I want, but I find central London bland and expensive.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","Cheaper housing, better quality of life than inner London.",Very happy!,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,NGO Fundraiser,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,We were evicted from our house so it could be refurbished and sold for an obscene price. Now I'm travelling with a bicycle to find a new city. Regular people can no longer live without struggling in London. The rich are sucking the life out if it. ,"I was sad to leave and watch it continue to change from afar. So many social and community spaces have been sold to developers recently. I wonder what will be left if I return. Tides turn though; if the rich completely suffocate everything that make a city great, it will no longer be great and maybe they'll move to the moon or wherever the next fashionable place to live will be, and it can become a diverse, interesting city once again. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,carer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","","I fall in love with the city over and over again. Every time a visit, I never want to leave.",Full of hope,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,freelance ullustrator,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Lambeth,"","","","I am originated from Europe and brought up in German culture. I have been self employed in my whole life. I lived between 2006 and 2010 in London and wanted to see the country. Then spent 4 years in English cities like Bristol Southampton Oxford. I felt these places are for wealthy English families with lots of social connections needed for day to day life. Relocated to Germany and socially was welcomed. But I felt lack of creativity and force to restraining my creativity. No way living there. Maybe is a strange word but I can't exist any longer without the British approach to everyday things like ease ""take it easy"" and creative thinking
",It was a good choice. With the adjustments to my approach I made I feel welcomed.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Trader,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Islington,"","","",To get closer to my family,"bad, I dont want to live there.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Director,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Because the price of housing is so detached from reality that qualified professionals today have to live in social housing left over from 50 years ago.,Quite good. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,cook,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Manchester is so much cheaper, friendlier, and smaller but it has everything and it's only 2 hours from Euston on the train!","Frustrated that London suburbs are so expensive. 2 bed ex council flat for 250,000 + compared to a 4 bed house I would get here is much more sustainable for my future family.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Fed up with the neighbourhood. All houses being turned into flats with ever changing tenants. No cohesion in the community. Constant police presence in the area and poor behaviour/rudeness.,"Scaring at first but the best thing ever in the end. Don't miss Newham at all though I miss what some of the opportunities offered by London (ie. theatre, concerts, specialised shops, etc...)",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Back to Europe,"London is cool, real estate market is dreadfull",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Creative,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",I just want the same quality of living my parents' had - but to do so in London you need to be a millionaire.,Very sad. I'm so tired of scraping and trying though.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Accounts Director at a Marketing Agency,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","This city is too expensive, Up north my money goes almost 3 times further in quality of lifestyle.",I moved to London because it was a dream of mine. I soon realised no one cares for the young people that make up its working life blood. ,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Development Manager ,4,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London is the first place to witness dramatic changes to those that can't afford living here. I can't bear to witness it. It's becoming a trash pad for those that don't take ownership or pride in their place because the owners don't own it and the owners don't live there, so the look and feel of the place declines. Everything is being rented out. Communities fracturing. Shame.","Looking for a happier place to live
",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Magazine Editor / Lecturer ,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",To save money ,"I have good days and bad days about the decision. Some days I think it's absolutely the right thing to do as we will be 45 minutes away and can save so much money and FINALLY get out of our student/graduate overdrafts, other days I panic and freak out and think that I will be missing out on so much. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Picture Researcher,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","I want to live somewhere where I'm not dependent on slow and expensive public transport, and can just pop to the local pub to meet friends rather than having to plan and consider travel disruptions.","I'll have fond memories, but I'm looking forward to a more relaxed way of life.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketing,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"London feels like a misanthropic uphill battle in which various ethnic groups live parallel, silo'd existences either trying to avoid each other or rip each other off. the night life isn't open late enough, the cultural elements are now so international there's very little that won't also be shown in another major city, slow public transport, no sense of community outside of my financial bracket. Genuine fear of sending my children to an underperforming state school. Many of my friends are being forced out by rising rent and I don't want to be left behind even though I can afford it.","Relieved to know that I have the option to leave. Disappointed that I grew up in London and my friends have been priced out and with them, much of my social life.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Audit Manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,Essex,"","",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","",I didn't want to rent any more.,"Sad. I much preferred living in Southwark, but Barking was the only place I could afford something not the size of a shoebox...",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Everything is too much in London. Too expensive, too busy, too stressful, too many hours in the working day. You get out much much less than you put in, and eventually you burn out. ","I'm going home. London was a blast, and I loved it whilst it lasted. But it could never be forever.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,lawyer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Better jobs ,"Excited to be in the capital but with the knowledge that to permanently settle down I'll have to move out of London due to house prices, general cost of living and pollution. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,editorial assistant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",leaving parents house,good,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Garden Designer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I was born and bred in London, but it's not the gleaming, tolerant City I once knew. I'm sick of looking at angry faces on the Tube and stepping in teenage gob on my overpriced, rented doorstep. ",hopeful,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Employed in Retail,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","Taiwan, Republic of China",Overseas,"","","","Taiwan, Republic of China",Was born and raised in London but now I want to move somewhere else more interesting. ,Excited and happy! ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Editor,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Acton/Greenford,"In the 6 years I've lived in London I've moved progressively further away from it. It feels like all public spaces are being turned into 'paid for' tourist experiences and all the interesting places to live are being turned into bland, boring versions of 'culture' (designer shops, chain cafes/bars/restaurants) which are exclusively for those who can afford it.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Business software,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",I want to go home to the city I feel comfortable in.,Frustrated I can't do it quick enough.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",For work,I'm excited to enjoy what London has to offer but I'm worried I'll never be able to own a flat here,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Bar Tender,1,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",The only way I could afford to live on minimum wage was to work 60 to 70 hours a week and share a room in zone 3 with two other girls. You don't want to be doing that in your 30's.,"Relieved, actually. I can afford to have a life on a low wage if I live outside of London.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,developer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Office admin,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","We will never be able to afford to buy, if we don't have children then we can stay here, or we can move back in with our parents.",hopeless,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Production Manager,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I relocated two and a half years ago to Wolverhampton to work for a advertising & marketing agency. The main reason I moved was because I wanted to work for an agency but the other reason was that despite 12 interviews in three weeks I could not secure a job that paid a decent enough wage to continue living in the capital. ,"I was initially apprehensive about relocating to the West Midlands but Birmingham in particular has got virtually everything London has and at a lot less cost too! Yes it's not perfect but Brum is a city on the up with affordable housing, cheaper transport, a great music scene, FOUR Michelin starred restaurants AND more canals than Venice!",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Church worker,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","","Being in London for the good of others ultimately means neglecting my own family, who would be destined for a life of poverty, cramped living conditions and little social mobility.",Disappointed.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lecturer,3,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Cyprus,"London has turned into a permanent tourist attraction. Sure you can visit, but you'll never be able to afford to live there.",I'll never look back.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Mother,5,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Employment opportunity, family, space, lifestyle, change of pace","Excited, nervous, wistful",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,City of London,"","","",Love London,Nervous,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Emergency Medical Dispatcher,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",I relocated to begin a new career with an organisation I feel I can progress within.,"I'm excited about moving to London, for the varied cultural life and the chance to start over, but I'm disappointed I have to live so far out - I'm at arms length from everything from events to my job to my friends",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Music Management,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","We wanted are starting a family, which is not financially realistic in London any more unfortunately","Sad that even though we both work, and earn a decent wage we don't at least have the option of staying and keeping a certain standard of living",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,PMO,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","For work, to make a new start",excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"",Scotland,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",too expensive,no problem - London is awful,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Data analyst,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I will never be able to purchase a house in London. Even though I am on a decent salary. ,"A few years ago when I moved to London, I really thought I found a place I want to spend the rest of my life in. It's heart-breaking that I can't afford to live here. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Data analyst,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","",New Zealand,Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,"Fancy a change. Love London, it'll always be home but it's time to spread my wings and try something different.",Relaxed. Expect to be back at some point.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Studying for a masters that is much cheaper outside the UK. ,"I had a really interesting experience in London, but I wish I had more money to enjoy it. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Designer,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software developer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Slovenia,Within London,Islington,"","","",Job opportunities ,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Work opportunities,"Apprehensive about rent. Moving by choice yes, but only because opportunities unavailable where I live currently.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Yorkshire, leeds","Sad, I was born and grew up in London, but also excited about the opportunities I'll be able to afford in Leeds. There's a great creative community there and affordable housing and studio space. But I want to move out of choice and instead I feel like its a choice between staying at home and being ripped off everyday, or moving away from all of my friends and family just to be able to afford to have a good quality of life. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,event manager,2,"","","","","","","",Within London,Brent,"","","",We want to progress with our lives and buy a place in which to do so. I am so used to London that I imagine renting forever but my boyfriend is tired of throwing dead money after dead money. It seems that there is a notion that to grow up and invest in yo,It makes me immeasurably sad as no where compares to London for me and I have lived here for 14 years. It really does feel like giving up.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales Agent,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,My first relocation out of London brought me to Colorado with my Dad's job. The rat race picks up even more speed there than London though and I moved back to London as soon as I turned 18 for University. I relocated after graduating due to the cost of living. The prospect of living in my grandparent's home for the next decade did not appeal to me in the slightest.,"As long as it's not in the United States of America or any other rogue states, I'm more than happy to settle down. Spain is beyond all imagination. Perfection.",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Translator,4,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Fed up with crowds and noise. Wish to live a quieter life closer to nature. Terrorist threat is also forever present in London. I love London but something is going wrong. Young people will never be able to afford a place to live. Etc.,Excited and ready for the challenge but also a bit worried.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","",Research,"I feel trepidation: I have to come for research, but London now feels like a city built by the wealthy, for the wealthy. I cannot even afford to take the Tube. What is the point of having public transportation if so much of the public cannot even afford it?",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,arts producer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","peace of mind, crazy rat race of tired people struggling to keep up. to find real life. and community.",great.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Cultural Producer,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Argentina,"After 20 years in London go tired of it, now seeking better life-work quality.",Excellent,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London provided a lot of opportunities, but drained my creativity, and I noticed changes in my behaviour that were unlike myself.
My husband and I decided we could no longer afford to stay and never had enough energy or money to enjoy anything that London offered, so what was the point in staying? In less than 4 years we moved 7 times... and further away from the city centre with each move, it was only a matter of time until we had to leave as we couldn't afford to get into town, and couldn't physically cycle that far everyday.","It's taking time to get to know a new city, but I am 3 months in and already have double the space, more creative ideas, more support from the community of artists and organisations and I feel happier in myself.
I feel sad I had to leave all my friends, but I wasn't myself and couldn't continue living in a world of fear and panic for not being able to pay for yet another increase in rent.
I'm glad of my experiences, I learnt a lot in a short amount of time, had some of the worst and best times of my life and I don't regret anything - but I am happy to be out of London.",,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,Within London,Camden,"","","","I am moving back to London as soon as I finish my Masters, as I feel at home there - it is dynamic and creative and I love English people. Also, the job opportunities are endless compared to Denmark.","I am happy, but also worried since I know how expensive as well as bad standard London accommodation can be.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",For university; the prospect of getting a job with a Computing degree I think is much more likely within London,Anxious and excited simultaneously,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Indonesia,"It was really really hard to get a job in London, no matter how qualified I am. ",I can't stop thinking about London. It's the best city I've ever lived in. The fact that I have to relocate was depressing and it made me angry. I wish I didn't have to leave. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Software Developer,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",job,I don't plan on staying here long - it's unsustainable.,true,internal
planning,individual,65 and older,architect,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",need for an environment and living space more appropriate to our age and changing life style.,confused and uncertain because we can't find what we need,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Innovation consultant. ,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,"London is cool. But a city is only as good as it's ability to be a canvas for the people in it. Cities don't make people, people make cities! ",Loving the new adventure. Relishing new possibilities. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Chartered Accountant,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Change of partner,Positive about reduced commute,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Research Assistant,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","To be closer to work, to be in London, and to be with my partner",Positive. I live with my partner's sister and her partner and they do not charge rent.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,London is way too expensive to live for a student now and is very hard for non UK residents to get good working hours to pay for bills.,Sad but know my bank account won't regret it in the future. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Relationship manager,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Job opportunity and looking for a stronger community,Nervous. I love London and have lived there my whole life but feel that the rules that define London life don't bring out the best in me any more. But I know I'll miss London's soul. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Architect,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The cost of living is too high, accommodation is too small, work opportunities do not bring in enough money to have an adequate standard of living.",London belongs to a different class not found elsewhere in the UK. Perhaps it should become a Nation State.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Brand and Innovation Consultant,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I love London! It's a city that has given me so much, and has made me who I am today! I am not longer a welsh girl living in London but a Londoner! However, like all good things they much come to an end and London isn't a city you settle in, it's a city you explore for a while or pass through...","I am excited to be relocating to New York! Though I love London, I am hoping the people are warmer in the states, but then again, compared to London that wouldn't be hard. London: Anonymity doesn't mean coldness!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher and Charity worker,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I work two jobs and am still always struggling for money. I don't get to enjoy the benefits of living in London because I am always exhausted and broke. I want to be able to enjoy a better quality of life, to feel less stressed and to be able to plan for buying my own home. ",I wish I didn't have to as I have worked very hard to build a life and a community here but it's impossible to envisage a real future for myself here. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Officer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",For work,The cost of housing in London is pretty crippling,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,QA Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I cannot afford to have friends in London,Good to get out of an expensive trap,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Despite owning a decent property felt it was impossible to afford a good sized family house with garden in area I would like to bring up children.,Mixed feelings. Like the countryside but feel shut out of economic activity.,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Project Director,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","","","","","",London is too expensive,London will always be home. But it's not longer viable financially.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Managerial,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Malaysia,Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Studying,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Communications Director,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","","1. Cleaner air
2. Cheaper property
3. More space","Sad to leave Tower Hamlets, as I do feel at home there. But I'm also getting too old - tired of the gentrification around Bethnal Green and Dalston - for me, there's a massive over-proliferation of coffee bars, cocktail bars. It's no longer such an interesting place for me. Actually happy about discovering a more ""authentic"" East London, with wider open spaces. I feel London has always been made-up of shifting demographics and peoples, so not overly upset. I only moved here at the 25-years-old, and been here for about eight-years now. Still feels new, and I still love living here. After ten-years, perhaps I will feel a true Londoner! ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Music Industry Professional ,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,I wasn't planning on living like a student in my thirties and become bitter about being in London. So I left for Amsterdam for a brighter future whilst still in my twenties. ,"I miss my beloved London, but she's changed into an unmanageable beast. The monster is now gone and I might not go bald because of it. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PR Manager,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",To buy an actual house rather than a tiny 1 bed flat. It's a forced relocation based on affordability rather than choice.,"It's sad that I can't live and work in the same city. London is my home but time has come to say goodbye. Sadly, I can't see it changing as every area is overpriced.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Managing Director,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",So we can afford a flat.,Best decision I've ever made,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD researcher in biology,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","","At the age of 26, I had to move back in with Mum because I ran out of money. I wouldn't be in London if I had the choice. I couldn't afford to live here on my own.",It sucks. I miss Manchester and Sheffield - cities I could afford to live in and enjoy.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Quality of life in Vancouver.,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","When we found out we were having our daughter we decided to move out of London to find a better quality of life, a bigger house to live in and cheaper living costs.","We felt a little bit angry, it is ridiculous that two people in good careers both earning good money can't afford to live in London in a two bedroom house with a garden for their child, whilst still saving money to try to buy a property. Property prices are rising at an incredible rate and it's daunting to try to keep up, the quality of life on offer doesn't justify the expense.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",I really don't know,"I love London, it's where my heart resides. But, I'm really scared of moving back. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Manager,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"London began to feel isolating, busy and unfriendly. I left before I became too hardened and lost who I was. ",My commute is a 2 minute drive through light traffic and I adore my job. I feel lucky. (If not a little far from home),true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Health professional,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","London has become unaffordable, I was working to pay rent and was no longer able to enjoy/afford all the great things London has to offer. I was never going to be able to buy my own property despite being a key worker within the NHS. Gradually borough after borough is losing its diverse population, with identical looking shops, people and tall buildings.","Excited, optimistic ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Photographer / Teaching Assistant ,2,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,Buckinghamshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Can't afford ever rising rent,"Anxious, frightened. I'll be miles away from family & vital support networks. I'm terrified the impact it will have on my teenager but I just have no other viable options.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nurse,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","I moved away from London to study, now I can't afford to move back. I'm currently living in Norwich sharing a beautiful and spacious 3 bedroom house with two others. To live in London, I'd be paying at least twice as much to live in a property that would probably be half as nice and half the size.","I grew up in social housing in Bloomsbury, I absolutely love the area and I miss it greatly. But there is no way I could afford to live in London now, especially in Camden. I'd basically be choosing to live in poverty. I'm happy where I am and I'm at peace with the choice I've made; if I knew I could live in London comfortably I would, but with the property and rental market as it is now it doesn't seem like a real choice to me. The sacrifices I'd have to make to live in London aren't worth it. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",the cost of accommodation is too high,sad to leave london behind,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Prospects, lifestyle, sun and a change of scenery.",Thrilled and excited.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Shop Assistant,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Londoners had been changed. Everyone talks about money and work like nothing else matters. It does for me. I wanna see happy people. I wanna see smile in their eyes not frustration.,God I`m gonna miss this city but I need air. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Merton,Surrey,"","","Lack of job opportunities, no driving licence, and struggling with grinding poverty, on benefits, in a decrepit council house; and poor public transport facilities, and infrastructure left me with no choice, but to seize the opportunity to start a new life in Mitcham, after being offered a lifeline, in the form of a badly-needed, graduate job, in Croydon.","I was always glad, and excited about the prospect of coming to London; and I was already prepared for the move, thanks to a network of supportive friends, and offers of relocation assistance, from my company.
I finally feel free, empowered, and secure about my improved quality of life; and I feel that I could never imagine trying to live in the North, again.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Hospitality management,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"I used to work in hospitality as a manager. On average, I would work 55-60 hours per week, which was unsustainable. I decided to take a lower position in the aim of having more spare/social time. I lasted one month in my last job, where I had a 0 hour contract. I was originally scheduled to work 45 hours, which eventually turned into 25 hours. I got paid £1000 and my rent was £660 for a room in a flat with 3 other people and no living room. I litterally got priced out so within 3 weeks I packed my 9 years in London into one suitcase and left to Barcelona. After I moved out, my room was rented for £750. ","I had mixed feelings.
I fell in love with London the day I set foot in the city when I came as a tourist at the age of 16. A year later I was accepted at Goldsmiths College so without hesitating I moved from Prague. I was a proud Londoner. I was proud because I felt like I made it in the big city. Not because I was a millionaire, but because I had the city in the palm of my hand. I had really close friends, I knew my way around, I felt really comfortable. I fought for London to be my home. But in the past 2 years things changed much faster than before. London became unliavble. You have to work like a dog to be able to buy a pint at the pub. At the end, it was just not worth it anymore.
All in all, I was heartbroken to have to move out, but then again London became a bit of a bitch to me. So I left before I started hating it.
I kept the good, forgot the bad and I just moved on.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"Translator, journalist",1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",Spain,Overseas,"","","","","I want to live in a place where I can afford my own space. In London I have to chose between saving enough money to pay bills and taxes (and have just a room in a shared flat), or work less and have time to just be and enjoy life (and London).","I feel sad. London has been my home for 12 years, and I love it. But excited about a new life elsewhere with more opportunities too.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Photographer,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,"I've had to leave London because I'm an Australian Freelance photographer and sponsorship is too hard to get. I think people from the UK find it a lot easier to get sponsorship in Australia, which is pretty unfair. At the moment, I'm just working my way around European countries and waiting for the government to change the rules. I think it will happen. I hope it will happen.","I'm devastated! It's my favourite place in the world, and feels like more of a home to me than Australia...but I can't legally live there. My boyfriend of 3 years is also there and without getting married I have no option of staying. Imagine not being able to live in the only place in the world you want to live.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Commuting distance of London,"","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",To be closer to work,Its a trap. You end up either living close to work and pay extortionate rent or live in commuter belt and pay extortionate travel.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Msc Student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Westminster,"","","",I came here to have the chance to study at a great university,"I loved it at first but now I see London isn't what I thought it would be. It's expensive and grimm and, frankly, I feel the lack of English people a lot. London is not a British city anymore.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Self-employed business developer for tech companies,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,Southwark,"","","",To be closer to my brother and family members as well as people from my university.,"Relocating is always hard, but London has so much opportunity. It's unlike any other city in Europe. I'm from San Francisco and I think London still has way more to offer.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Work life balance, property & rent prices.",unsure,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",For the career opportunities.,"Good, I love London and I'm living at my grandma's rent free. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Senior Communications Advisor ,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I was born here, to parents who lived in a council house and so don't earn their own property. I went to Oxford University, got a great BA and now am in a fairly high-flying job. But I have £6k in savings, am 30 and live in a run-down shared house of 6 people in Haringey. By the time I can buy a house I'll be 50, unless I shack up with someone else with more money. I just can't afford to stay in the city I was born in, despite trying my best to make the most of opportunities I've been lucky to have. ","Angry that it's so expensive to live in London, and that I have no advantages despite being born here and my whole life being based. Sad, frustrated and scared about the future. I don't know what the next step is. I'll also admit to sometimes feeling a bit resentful of my friends who've had a leg up and can buy property - which I realise isn't fair!",false,internal
planning,business,"","","",Videogames,10–49 employees,Overseas,"","","",Mexico,Within London,City of London,"","","",I just love London.,Excited.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Producer In Music Industry,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I came to London from Leeds to start my dream career working within the music industry. Extortionate rent prices have put an end to that and I have no other option other than move back home.,Upset and angry,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,It's a very high price to pay for a poor standard of living,"Sad to leave my home of 8 years, optimistic about what somewhere else has to offer",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Duty Manager/Writer ,4,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I'm basically working to pay my rent but I don't even manage that, I'm fed up of sharing flats, done that for 13 years now and I want to do a MA but the fees are too high","I'm sad I'm leaving, I still love London but it's getting so ludicrously expensive you can't afford to be creative",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,I'm looking for a chance of a better quality of life,"Torn, I love this city... ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,News Director,3,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"I moved to London because I found my dream job here during the finantial crisis, but this year I realised that I didn't want to settle roots here. London is a hard city, childcare is expensive and as a migrant, I wouldn't get family support to raise children. I have also found my dream partner in Barcelona where I'm from, so I guess now it's the time to start planning the way back.","""Home is where the heart is""",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",Switzerland,Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,"Even with a master's degree, I cannot afford to live in London. I want to stay because there are a lot of opportunities (more than in Switzerland) but I cannot put money aside for my future. It would rather go to a more ""boring"" country but at least be able to afford it.",I am very sad because I know I will be bored in Switzerland.Creativity is not really a thing there. You better work for banks or luxury companies which I hate. I wish I could stay in London.,false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","I am a professional, at a high level but I cannot afford to buy property and the monthly rent is crippling. I barely make ends meet let one save anything for the future. I love London but I have to be realistic about the future. ",I'm apprehensive. I'm a single parent and I have an existing support network here. I'm leaving friends and moving my child from a school he loves.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Romania,Within London,Camden,"","","",Job,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Civil Engineer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Merton,"","","",The opportunities for work are better for me. ,Initially I didn't want to move to London permanently. But now I am looking forward to moving to London and don't want to stay in the Midlands. I'll have more spare time if I'm not travelling between the two locations as well. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"Better work opportunities, easier immigration policies, higher standards of living, no Tories.","Mixed emotions - London has been my home for so long that it's a little heartbreaking to be leaving, but I am happy for my prospects for the future.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Enfield,"","","","","",false,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Research Scientist,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Overseas,"","","",United States,I can't buy a house in Cambridge because all the Londoners are moving here. ,Gonna be an adventure. Long overdue!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketer,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Expense, Family",Happy-ish,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Edit Assistant ,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","","","","","",Too expensive. Can't save any money as rent is too high and not stable and can't afford a family home.,Annoyed. Little TV work outside of london,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising Creative,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Living in London has been an amazing experience but I can't continue living hand to mouth. I have to decided what I really want from life and it's not working all hours to pay another person's mortgage.,"I don't want to relocate, I love London but it's a choice between the fast, fun and furious city life or an actual quality of life. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Operations Manager,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Relocated with work,"Initially excited about moving to London, but it feels like this will be temporary. I plan on buying my first home in the next 18 months and quite simply I would not be happy with what I would get for £250k in London. The prices, the stress of commuting a",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",How will I ever be able to provide for myself or my future family if I stay here; it's just not a sensible option,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",House prices,"Mixed - somewhat excited, somewhat sad. I don't think I would have left London if I could have bought a home there. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,graduate software engineer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",I lived in Watford for a year where I relocated from Glasgow for my grad job. My boyfriend just graduated from University of Glasgow. We wanted to move in together and build a life in London for a long time.,"We found a lovely flat where we lived for a month but it turned out to be a scam and now we're being evicted. I am 24 and I am being evicted from a council flat. We were lied to about it being a private property bought out from the council. Within weeks we need to find a place to stay but everything decent is gone and we will need to live in a tiny overpriced room. It makes me want to cry about how hard I worked to save the money aside and now my savings are melting down within a blink of an eye. To live comfortably in London you either need to be rich or extremely poor because then you can get benefits and a flat in a heart of London. If I quit my job and got pregnant maybe I would get a council flat. But by working hard on a grad salary and saving money for making my dreams come true, I am fucked up. I am scared if I don't make a decision to leave London now and go travelling, it will drain my resources within couple of months and I will never have a chance to do it again.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Computer technician,3,"","",Within London,Havering,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",We're having a baby and we don't want to raise our kids here. ,Excited!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",We need a larger space for more than two people and cannot afford to live in central london. We want a quality of life rather than living in an overpriced shoebox.,Frustrated given how many empty luxury homes exist,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Interpreter,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",I loved the town I lived and rented in but with property prices rising so much and now unaffordable we've had to move out of London to buy our first home. ,didn't want to but we either carry on renting and paying someone else's mortgage or move and make a home of our own. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Pensions Administrator,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","","I've been given the chance to work for a company I admire, with the promise of training opportunities that other companies simply cannot offer me.","To be honest I'm scared. The reality is I've given up a decent sized house, and a comfortable life, for a box room in a flat. The closer moving day gets, the more I wonder if I've made a huge mistake.",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,risk modeler,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,starting a family with a partner that leaves overseas,"It feels great to go back home, but the perspective of losing the cultural and intellectual life is a bit sad.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance casting assistant,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Cannot afford to live like a 'grown up' in London. Live in the centre of Edinburgh for a fraction of the price and can still afford to save.,"Upset to leave my friends and family, happy to have a better quality of life.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager for a non-profit,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","","","As a non-EU/EEA citizen my visa options are limited. I was lucky enough to get a sponsored work visa, but the organisation I work for is financially unstable and the job is frustrating so I can't imagine staying there for the next 5-7 years I would need to get leave to remain in the country. The UK has been my home for eight years and I wanted to return to university in London, the city I love. I applied to masters courses that would help me specialise and get into work I really care about. But sinse 2011 the UKBA has put limits on student visas and, according to the new rules, I have overstayed my welcome. ","I feel like the time I have spent in the UK, the life I have built in London, counts for nothing. All I am is a statistic representing an era of fear and isolationism. I don't want to leave but this government has done its work well and made the UK inhospitable to anyone who isn't super rich.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",for university,good but apprehensive about the cost,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I love London, but it's unhealthy here for my mind and pocket.",Excited! Maybe ill manage to NOT pay more than half my wage on a 2 bed flat.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,We couldn't afford to live long term anywhere in London that we would want to live.,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Designer,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Bigger house,Would prefer to stay,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",To get ahead in my career and enjoy the endless opportunities London has to offer,Excited ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","The mixing of classes, cultures and subcultures is what gave London its life; in less than ten years this will be a dead city. ",Bad.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Accountant ,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Renting became too expensive. Got fed up over moving house every year. Hated to deal with estate agents charging ridiculous fees and trying to get access to your flat whenever they could. ,Glad I got out. Renting a spacious affordable flat in the City centre now. Landlord has been super decent. If I wanted I could stay in my new flat for the rest of my life which finally feels home and safe.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,information manager,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",When our son came along we realised that we couldn't afford to raise our family in London despite joints income of £100k+ and so we headed for the Shires where will have a better chance of buying a family home one day.,Sad to leave London but we have seen many of our friends leave in recent years so it feels like a well trodden path.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,product manager,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,There were a distinct lack of junior positions where I could have got myself onto the career path I really want. My only option was to learn overseas so I can get a better job in London.,Nervous but positive that i'll be in a better financial position. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Copywriter ,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Living in London is great if you're rich. If my partner and I ever want to be able to afford a house, moving out of London is our only option. ",Excited for the new prospect and better standard of living. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",To get on the property ladder,I am forced to move further away from my centrally-located workplace just so I can stop throwing away thousands of pounds each month to my Italian landlord living in Tuscany. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","",Algeria,Overseas,"","","","",Serbia,"",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",As part of my university course with Glasgow University I lived in London for the first two years and will spend the remaining two years of my degree in Glasgow.,"It has been an experience of a lifetime to live in London and had I been given the chance to stay I would. I also feel, however, once I leave London it will become increasingly impossible to return not only because of the ridiculous housing prices but living costs in general. How will London look like in ten years? Will my younger brother be able to experience London like I have? Will it ever be possible for me to return and start a family here?",false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Work,Poor,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Buying a house.,"I feel much more reluctant to get out of the house since I moved further away from the city centre, everywhere feels so far. But this is the closest to central London we can afford. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,"",2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",cost,very sad. But it is essential for overall quality of life.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Creative Producer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Dorset,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Property prices / high cost of living and general creative vibe changing in London - it's becoming unworkable,"Sad - I was born and raise in London and the South East. I've seen the city go from Brit-Pop cool to soulless property empire. The edge and grime of London is fast seeping away, replaced by souless foreign investment and get rich quick schemes cooked up by the government. It no longer feels like my city! ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Producer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",I can't afford to have kids in London,Really sad. I loved London ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,"",4,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Returning home after 3 years in London,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Costume for Film and television ,6+,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,Couldn't renew my working visa,"It was heart breaking, leaving my friends and a city I loved. But for the first time in 3 years I'm not stressing over very penny I spend, or struggling to make rent. I'm sure not missing that. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing executive,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,City of London,"","","",For work,I feel that London is everybody's home and nobody's home,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Assistant Manager,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Job,Good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,artist,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"","",true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",For work,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Camden,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,53880,2,mkUGuQwpEAHdhAf,0â9 employees,Commuting distance of London,Redbridge,Hertfordshire,Scotland,Antarctica,Commuting distance of London,Haringey,Berkshire,The Midlands or East Anglia,Equatorial Guinea,Qt9PHC http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,Qt9PHC http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Since I've had a baby I've really realised how lonely London can be. I miss my family. I also can't afford to go back to work full time with the price of childcare and I'm at the start of my career. I can do that elsewhere. ,Ecstatic ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,designer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Cost of living and doing business,Sad but excited about new possibilities,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",The house in Streatham Hill was filled with damp that the landlord would not fix and the letting agent didn't care about,It's frustrating to be constantly moving on short term contracts,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London no longer made sense, though it is home. I wanted to return to a quality of life that was slipping away from me, even though I was working hard.","Mostly positive, though leaving London is a kind of heartbreak.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Accountant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",To enjoy this wonderful city without having to rush for the last train home; so I can commute less and live more. And I'd rather spend my cash on mortgage payments on a London property than ever-increasing train fares.,I love it as a 20-something but this won't be where I'll settle and raise a family (not for a while!),true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,I was tired of communting to the city everyday. The time put at least 2 hours extra to my working day. Property is expensive and I couldn't buy or even rent somewhere I could call a family home despite the long hours I worked. Everything deemed a necessity such as transport and housing is so expensive compared to most other parts of Europe that it made little logical sense to stay. I also found London to be incredibly busy and everyone is in too much of a rush. ,Happy! Much more relaxed. I can afford housing as it is regulated. The public transport is very affordable and efficient.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Events,1,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","I can no longer afford to live in the area where I grew up. My job pays the average but as fast as I am saving up for a deposit the prices are increasing. It's a never ending cycle, leaving me stuck living with the parents.",Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Corporate lawyer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Adventure,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Design Manager,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Croatia,Within London,"","","","",I'm sick of living in petite bourgeoisie and corrupted country.,Can't wait to happen.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,graphic designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Being priced out as the areas I've always lived in is no longer within my budget. Better quality of life and the possibility of being able to buy a property in the near future.,"It saddens me to leave London behind, but I am also looking forward to what lies ahead",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Developer,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",We want to look into buying our first house but there aren't any options in London for us.,"Good, we have more opportunities here",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,ux designer ,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",rent is too high and fare prices extortionate ,"I'm genuinely hurt. I love London, but find it frustrating that it only loves rich people. ",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Undergraduate studies and aiming for success as a singer,I am overjoyed to finally arrive in the city where I feel I belong. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Finance,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Manchester,Looking forward to finally afford living on my own in a house with a garden.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,BA Hons Fine Art Student ,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Newham,"","","",For Study and better opportunity.,I love London so much. It's just a shame I will have to move back up north after my degree. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Greenwich,"","","",High salaries are stupid and worthless if you are stuck in a town full of old people where the concept of culture is expensive commercial cinema.,"Quality of life won't be the same, but this is the age to leave easy and fast, not when I am 40.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Storyboard Artist & Illustrator,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Too expensive, too stressful & too time consuming to live in London",Ecstatic! Finally we escaped!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,doctor,4,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Government cuts affecting quality of the NHS, pay of young doctors and cost of living in London.","Unhappy, London is now a place for those who had money 20 years ago. Those are the only ones who can still afford London.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architectural assistant,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","","",Elsewhere it is possible to afford a better way of life.,Optimistic,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,editorial assistant,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","","Reported damages to current flat that were landlord's responsibility, so landlord is kicking us out (we've lived here 4 months) ","Angry but also resigned. Nothing we can do but hope the next place is better, really",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Support - Banking,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","We moved for lifestyle choices, exchanging the tube for a walking commute, and to actually save money. A larger than expected gas bill almost knocked us out of our rented accommodation. Not a situation I want to be in again.","After almost 10yrs in London, we do miss it. However, we are now living better and healthier lives. We've even managed to save and get on the property ladder. Non-Londoners don't appreciate the full cost of living in the capital or the sacrifices you make",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,3D Artist,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Bristol,The London I knew and loved no longer exists. It's now a piggy bank for the rich. Shame.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Portfolio Manager,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Purchasing my first home to be closer to central london,Both excited and apprehensive due to the significantly inflated house prices,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,consultant,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Czech Republic,new business opportunity,happy,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","I lived in Zone 5 of London. I fell in love with Rochester on my first visit, and realised that London is not the only creative, vibrant city of opportunity. And Rochester has an amazing community. It was a no-brainer!","Excited, as though life is fresh and filled with opportunity once more. The sense of discovery is tangible.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,VFX Compositor,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",I want space to have a family and enjoy the hobbies I once did as a teenager as there'll be room to do them. Also for the friendlier communities outside of the city as they feel pretty non-existent to me the closer you are to the centre.,"I've been looking forward to it for 5 years. My partner told me to give London a chance and I categorically hate it. It's too big, too polluted, too overcrowded and expensive regardless of the cultural variety you have here. For instance it's all very well having 30 different theatre productions going on all at once but a bit pointless if a) you can't book any tickets because they're oversubscribed, and b) they cost too much.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Semiotician,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Westminster,"","","",A new job.,Excited about the newness of everything but wondering how sustainable this life will be.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Investment Banking Analyst,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,"London has been really great, but it's time to move on.",Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Charity Worker,1,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","I am relocating because I cannot afford to live in London anymore. Every quarter, a higher percentage of my wages goes on rent. I want to go somewhere I can *live* rather than *exist*","I hate relocating. I am a born and bred Londoner, but short of coming in to an inheritance or marrying in to money, I just cannot afford to stay in the City I love anymore. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,illustration tutor/graphic designer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",I used to think people who left London were giving up. Now I'm one of them. I just can't afford to romanticise the incredible exploitation anymore. I'll never be able to afford a place to live unless I leave.,"Angry, but resigned. I may go to Germany. Still researching.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,clerical ,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Half a million doesn't go far and we would like a house and start family,I would rather not have to but we choose to live slightly further out of London and have a house than stay where we are just 17 mins from Waterloo and have to stay in a flat. ,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Event Manager,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malta,My family is there and London is too expensive,I will miss London. I enjoy the chaos and the lifestyle.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Secondary School Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","",Living like a student in a house share while being a highly qualified professional in a long term committed relationship was no longer an option for me.,"I feel sad that the inner city where I grew up will never be 'home' again; it's financially impossible for someone with my income, although I feel my quality of life is much better for having moved.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,information,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I am bored of living like a student despite having a decent income. I also want to buy a house and car. I want to be an adult!,"I was apprehensive, but it has been a great move so far. I can still visit and have been enjoying going to other parts of the UK, in London you get trapped into thinking nothing else is going on.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,legal PA,2,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Crime, costs and immigration. Major lack of respect from governments to everyday tax payers. Fed up of more bureaucracy for taxpayers but free everything for immigrants. Crime on the rise but too much red tape for police to do job properly.",Was excited. Now happy am here.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Management Consultant,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To be closer to work,"I wish I could live in West London, but the house prices are 20-30% higher for the same commute time",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",University,I'm regretting going to uni here. All London is now is a playground for the rich and a zoo for the tourists.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,postgraduate / bartender,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Camden,"","","","I moved to London to pursue my postgraduate studies and a possible career, I think I will be heading back to Germany after only a year ","Not very happy, but even with a decent postgrad job I'd still be living the 'Broke student life' years to come",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Assistant,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",Mainly for my job. There's no jobs in Brighton. But also think there's more going on here for young people. ,Excited happy wanted to for a while. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance artist/Office Assistant,1,"","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I was born in London, have two jobs, and I cannot see any way that I can afford to live in the city I was born in.","Sad, but I would rather have a decent life than scrabble for rent money and forget about the property market entirely.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","I moved onto a narrowboat nearly three years ago which has freed me from renting accommodation, allowing me to study an MA. Now it seems that it is increasingly difficult to live a life on the river and I face giving up the life that I worked hard for.",bleak,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I hate the fact that the UK has become so London-centric. Artists can no longer afford to live in the city that promised them a vibrant environment. I think it's time for us to make the rest of the UK vibrant and rich in culture, whilst not having to live in poverty and pollution.",Hopeful.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Disabled Mixed Media Artist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I can't cope with the paranoia, fear, noise and loneliness anymore, that goes hand in hand with living in London. If it were just a case of it being expensive, then maybe I could handle staying here and not eat much or do anything. But as it stands, all of my other friends have also been priced out and the city has gotten very boring and lonely. Hackney used to be alright for poor people. I don't feel like it exists for people like me anymore - I'm disabled, I have autism and my skill set involves working in a profession that is fairly unstable anyway (things related to music and art and so on). I have no space to build anything. I live in a shoebox sized flat, with the noise of people shouting and screaming going on around me all day, everyday. I can't take the fact that several people have been killed in my area in the last year, and that when I walk home late at night, I am often followed or shouted at and accosted by strange men who seem capable of being violent. So consequently I don't go anywhere, because I'm sick of having to negotiate my way around everyone shouting or trying to attack each other. I've had about 3 conversations with real people in the last several months. I just don't talk to anyone in London. It's really, really lonely. I don't know - maybe it's just me that experiences this. But it IS scary if you're a single woman living alone. Everyone seems to be getting angrier because everything's getting more expensive and consequently they're getting poorer, there's a lot of stress amongst the population, you are bombarded with terrifying messages on billboards and in the free papers all the time about how ""YOU WILL DEFINITELY DIE RIGHT NOW, ALL THE TIME"", and there seem to be a lot of violent, really dodgy people here. Every time you leave the house to buy even a sandwich it seems to end up costing about 8 quid. Also, I'm scared. Someone tried to break into the flat next door to mine the other day. I've been attacked several times here. It doesn't feel friendly anymore. It used to when I first moved here, but now it just feels like everyone is miserable unless they're very rich. Everything gets more expensive and creates a really damaging dichotomy between rich and poor, and this seems to be making everyone get progressively more and more paranoid and stressed. It's not pleasant. My health is declining and it's making me very ill.","I'm moving to Leeds. I've been looking for houses. People are friendly. Everywhere is big and cheap. I was dubious about leaving the city I've been in for over a decade, that has formed so much of my identity and life, but then when I started looking for places to live, I suddenly realised I might be able to actually have a life up here! In London I pretty much just sit indoors and try not to spend any money, but up here people seem to be a bit more willing to actually form and maintain friendships. Up until recently I'd only really had conversations with on average about 3 people every few months, but I actually talk to people up here! Everything is beautiful and green. It's so different, the way of life. I feel like I may as well be moving to Iceland or something, it's that different...I might be able to have a workshop and build and do the things I want to do in order to be successfully self-employed. Every flat (or rather, HOUSE) I've looked at HAS A GARDEN. I REPEAT, YOU CAN RENT A PLACE WITH A GARDEN UP HERE. And actually have some friends! And be able to practise music in the daytime without people banging on the walls. I can go outside without feeling like I'm going to be attacked. Everything is considerably cheaper. I'm excited. I want a new life where I can actually do things as opposed to just sitting around trying not to spend any money and trying not to get attacked. That's all I do in London. I want to do productive things as opposed to just sitting and trying not to make myself completely destitute because I accidentally decided to eat 2 meals in a day as opposed to one. I might feel like I'm well as opposed to feeling like I'm being crushed all the time.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,lead web developer,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,"The conservative government is destroying the social welfare. I see more homeless people every day in the streets. The city is sick, ill and sad. It is becoming an exclusive place for rich people.","I would have liked to stay here, but this place is making me sad.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Creative,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","","I'm a creative, but don't earn enough to even be able to consider buying a home to live in before my 40th birthday. ","Gutted to leave the vibrancy of the city, but suits and the dull super-rich are taking over, forcing the culture to become bland and beige. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Secondary teacher,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Because London has made my life about money, and I don't want to think about money for the rest of my life.",Relieved,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Financial adviser,3,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","To provide a safer, greener, more community-focused childhood for my 5yr old son.","Relieved, mainly. There just aren't the opportunities to provide even a modest family home on even our 2 above- average wages. Flats and social housing are all that's within our budget and I want my son to have more opportunities to play and learn outside safely than London can give. I'm scared for his future.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student and Photographer,5,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",How can we keep the creative dream alive when people who are on 30k a year are struggling? It 'offers' so much here yet I feel the balance of time and money is unattainable. ,"I'm a little disappointed because the culture, food and awesome shops here are just amazing but whats the point if you can't afford it? I'm looking forward to going back home to the North because despite the lack of culture, the lifestyle will be comfier. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital designer,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","","It's too crowded, too expensive, art, creativity and character are being squeezed out and replaced by a culture we can't relate to, and for these reasons our quality of life is suffering.",Sad. Excited.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web developer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","We wanted to buy a house, and London and Oxford are insanely expensive.
We both work largely from home, so don't need to live in London or commute there daily, just as long as we can get there a couple of days a week.","Happy, because Gloucestershire is beautiful, and people are friendly.
Sad, because it makes it harder to see our friends in London and Oxford.
Sad, because we're not alone in relocating here, and I'm worried we are pricing out local families.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Banking IT,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",India,Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Work,"Its nerve wrecking for working parents, dropping kids to school and daycare then commuting to work and then in evening dashing back to pick up kids before day care etc close down and if trains cancelled the hell break lose",true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Cafe owner,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",I owned my own home and after being made redundant was giving £400 a month mortgage relief benefit. As soon as I started working the money stopped. The only way to survive is to sell my home and move into rented accommodation which is twice as much so I c,I am not going far yet but am sad to lose my lovely.home.,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Student/Graduate,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,Hackney,"","",Netherlands,"Because the idea of having to worry about the costs of living and price-quality gap, makes the idea of staying in London less enjoyable.","I can't think of another city that will entertain me as much, but hope to find quality of life with similar joy for less elsewhere.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",The gentrification in London is not even trying to hide itself anymore. There is a stark distinction between the wealthy and the rest- The wealthy do not have to leave. ,"",,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Minister of Religion,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Can't afford a property in London any more.,I miss London terribly,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","When I graduate from Nottingham I'm going to have to move out to relieve financial stress on my parents, but I will never have enough money to stay in the area.",I feel that as a post-grad I'm being walled out of the area I grew up in - forced to surrender the home I love.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hackney,"","","",To study at the London School of Economics,"Excited - I love London - but also terrified, as it's so expensive. I'm worried that, even if I do manage to secure a job afterwards, I'll be signing up to a life of unnecessary poverty, despite being highly qualified. The standard of living compared to A",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,artist,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,Essex,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Couldn't afford to stay where we were- and we could afford something much more comfortable in Essex,Happy to be by the sea and annoyed by the politics of the situation,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,General Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,"I'm not giving up. I have just realized that life quality and happiness comes before money.
(And I'm not willing to pay £1 for a bottle of still water).
Andrea",Healthier.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","I won't be able to afford rent in London. For the same rent money of a small £260 a week studio in London, I could rent a 3 bedroom house in Kent. London jobs aren't paid any better either.",Sad. I want to stay in London. If I could I would want to continue living and working in London.,false,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Co - ordinator,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"Cannot afford a decent flat in a decent area
","ok
",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Norway,Within London,City of London,"","","",Studies,Happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Wanted to buy a home. Can't afford to buy where we were renting.,Gutted. I loved it in SE24. I still speak to our neighbours regularly. We were part of the community but had no chance of buying there.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Business Development Manager,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",After 16 years of renting in London and not earning enough to save. I've moved in with my parents to save money for a deposit on my own home. ,"invigorated by the change. Slight disappointment about leaving the city. However I still access it for work, so I'm more happy than anything else. it would be nice to live in London, however being realistic, I know it's not possible. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Audio Producer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Despite earning an MA in the UK and working full time in London, I was tired of fighting to stay in a city where I was perpetually broke with increasingly limited visa options with which to stay. ","Once I stopped fighting it, relieved. I went from working 50 hours a week in an exhausting job and barely being able to afford to live to freelancing part time, able to live alone, and saving for the first time. I miss the culture and the weather, but my standard of living is so much higher while still in the process of building a career.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Cost of living and studio space,Sad but excited as well,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Barnet,"","","","Only place I can get work in my field is in London. It's a sinkhole so, here I am. ","It's exciting, I enjoy the city but I've found out very quickly that I can't save. It's not a choice, as a graduate the salary I earn leaves me living pay-cheque to pay-cheque. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"My monthly expenditure is 1/2 of what I was spending in London. Not in my widest dreams could I have a flat in London like the one I have here. I still visit London to work on occasion, and whilst it's great to be back, it reminds me how broken London is.","I was apprehensive to leave, as it was my home for 8 years, but I am much happier here than I was in London. London does not work unless you are filthy rich or content living in a hovel.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Even in a good job and pay I could not see a future in the city - housing is too expensive,Sad to leave my family ,false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",I'd like to spend less than two and a half hours commuting to and from work every day. ,"I am 26 and still live at home, it's time to move out, I just can't afford to if I ever want to get on the property ladder. I tried a buy to share scheme and was told even on 24k a year I needed a 75k deposit to buy half a flat in a crap area.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Engineer ,4,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,"I'm an engineer with a Masters degree looking for a job and no, I don't want to sell stuff on the phone. It seems that It's impossible to find a nice job even with a good CV, and you need a nice one to afford London.","I feel sad. I Love London but It's impossible, as a graduate, to work with what you love an afford living in London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Now we have a child we cannot afford to live in this great city (well, not without never seeing our child and just about breaking even). It's s city for singles and couples, not families (unless youre rich). ",Gutted. I love london but we have to leave in order to have a better work/life balance for our son. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,6+,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,"I see London might be great for student life, it succeeded promoting so, but not for living after student life. ","I have known London for such a long time, its gloominess felt gloomier. I once thought it might be a happy place for a future, but it seems to never will.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Circus Director,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",independence,positive but nervous about the costs,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Studying abroad because it's cheaper,"Good
",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,teacher,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,We can't afford to buy a property. We can afford mortgage repayments but can't save for a deposit whilst renting. ,I'm sad that our child won't grow up with the opportunities London can offer.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nanny,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"My partner and I can't afford to live together in London. It's simply impossible. We'd have to triple our income or live with my parents. Comparable housing in Chicago, where my partner is from, is so much cheaper and commuting is so much more affordable than in London.","I'm being forced to choose between my family and my partner because of the cost of living. If we could afford to, we'd stay in London. It's my home. But finding a way to own or rent for a young family in London is nearly impossible.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Information Technology,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"","","","","","US becoming dangerous, bad heathcare, and you need to learn Spanish to get a job as 30% of population is Spanish.","Family in UK, Chelsea, Colchester, Birmingham",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketer Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Turkey,"I am an individual who has MSc. Marketing and BSc. Engineering degree from the best universities. Whilst my fellow British classmates are working for the big companies as perfect roles, I am restricted due to my out of EU passport. I don't even remember how many times I was rejected because of my visa situation. So, I am feeling that my career remains stable here despite my educational and professional background... And I strongly believe that immigrants are never allowed to have a perfect career here.. So, London is saying to me every single day ""the only chance to have a career is moving back to your country because you are such a bloody foreigner"" ","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Clinical Physiologist ,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Living in London has become very expensive over past year (can get a bigger house for less money outside London) ,"Do not like it, miss London loads",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,sound editor,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Job opportunities. Forming new community (?),Nervous about expensive living costs and evil landlords.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Director of HR Consulting business,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Because I don't want to continue to work for corporate clients, but can't afford to live here unless I do. ","I was born in London, it's my home and I think I'm one of those people who has a deep sense of place, ancestry and 'roots'. I feel forced out. I feel displaced.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Consultant,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",India,Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",Wife and I did our Ph.D in Cambridge. Want to live for a few years in UK and let our daughter appreciate classic universities like Cambridge and Oxford before UK becomes an Islamic country in a few years.,50 / 50,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Illustrator,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I can't afford to live here. It feels like all of the things that make London great are being bulldozed, metaphorically and physically. ",I feel sad.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project manager,4,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Bigger House,Not bad,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London forces people to work such long hours that you don't have time to care about your community. In London, being able to volunteer and campaign for social justice is almost impossible. The hours are too long, the pay is too low, you have no time to consider what really matters - all your energy goes into a pay-packet that, in turn, goes entirely onto your rent. The city has lost its social conscience in favour of a higher salary.","I'm excited to find work somewhere that means my job is not my life. I can also have hobbies, volunteer and find out about things that really matter to me. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Recruiter,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Affordability ,"Great, however would of never believed I would be",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,product strategist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Job opportunities and partner's desire to study there.,Reluctant.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Online Community Manager ,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Merton,"","","",I came for a 4 month internship and never left. London spoils you on every level and moving back to a small boring town becomes impossible. ,Best decision of my life! ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,writer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,student visa expiration,I feel like I'm being kicked out of the country that provided me with qualifications that could benefit that country's economy.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Relationship manager,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Couldn't afford child care and buy a house,"Mixed feeling as we moved back to our home country and we are now closer to the family, but left all out friends behind! And that i miss a lot! My only daughter is a Londoner as she was born here! ",true,internal
planning,business,"","","",fashion d,0–9 employees,Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",better networking opportunity,"London is outrageously expensive, yet the quality of living is quite lower than anywhere else in the county (europe even). I fear our business will need to change structure or down size the team to accommodate the lack of space/cost of living that a London location will provide, yet unfortunately the creative industry in the UK doesn't yet respect companies working outside the capitol and there are far less initiatives to help small creative business grow once you leave London proper.",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Marketing,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","London used to be alive from the street upwards, now trends are imposed from the top downwards...",It's time to move on,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Scientist,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I moved to London from the North when I was 18, thinking it was the place to be but there was no warmth, no community and never enough money. I was always a northerner but now I'm proud of it. ",Happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",My partner and I moved for the opportunities that are available to us in London. ,"It's exciting to live in London, but we pay a lot in rent and won't be able to afford to buy for considerably longer than if we lived elsewhere. We'll probably work abroad for a few years so we can afford a house in London when we return. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PR Account Executive,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Rents just keep increasing,I have lived here for six years and have moved eight times due to rent increases ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Insurance - Compliance Business Partner,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","For a new job, opportunities and a hopeful future","Excited yet petrified about having no choice than to lower my lifestyle, live in poverty with strangers in a tiny and overpriced flat.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Sales executive,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"London has become to expensive... The chance of home ownership for mid 30's without parental help is over. Rich are laughing. Pubs are expensive. Why should I pay £800,000 for a two bed flat in Fulham when 7 years ago buyers were buying for £350,000. Wages didn't go up so we are paying for not being older. It's ridiculous. London is its own economics. We have to stop foreign investment in property. ",Moving to sunnier places. Perhaps the grass is greener elsewhere. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,hospitality,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,"London is too expensive, overcrowded and overrated. It's within Europe so you should be able to travel easily but you don't get a chance to because you need to work all the time for no money.",Fantastic.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Entrepreneur,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,Brent,Hertfordshire,"","","Cheaper rents, more space, fresher air","I'm happy to relocate, as I will be saving a great deal and have the chance to design parts of the new home, before moving.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,academic tutor,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,job,sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Developer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Moving in with partner; both currently have a 90+ minute commute into our London-based jobs,"I previously moved out of London on purpose, but most of the companies who I want to be employed by are London-based and don't permit remote working.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Instructional Designer,3,"","",Within London,Havering,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"We bought a house in 2005, expecting wages to keep rising. They didn't. It became insupportable. Offered the job and opportunity for a better standard of life abroad, we took it. ",I've massively reduced my opportunities - so many ID jobs are based in London. But wages vs. living costs just don't add up. I couldn't afford to stay.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Art professionel,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Cost of housing and transport links,Quite optimistic ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Urban planner,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Married someone living in London,"Excited to move to London, though worried about finding a job.",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,IT Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Fed up of being robbed.,"Not happy-I have been here for thirty years and think of it as my home, having been born here and having done a substantial part of my growing up here.",false,guardian
planning,individual,21 and under,Trolling pathetic carerising people that have no clue,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Afghanistan,Overseas,"","","",Albania,Honestly,You will never deliver on this project - you don't have the skills or knowledge to do so. Its more bullshit like Picturing Place. Pathetic. You will be found out soon.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Charity Fundraiser,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",My girlfriend lives here ,"It's hard getting a place, especially on a budget. But when you do.. You get to be in the most vibrant city in the world. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT Manager,2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The cost of living in London has ridiculously increased so much, that a medium class person cannot live comfortably. Rents are sky high. Childcare is impossible. Transportation with London becoming a burden.","I love London, but the need to supply a reasonable lifestyle to my youngling and be able to travel, has made me feel more comfortable with the move.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Audit Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","","I wanted a garden, a spare room and neighbours I know. I got all three but now commute an hour instead of walking to work. ",I miss Central London and hardly go out there any more but am part of a community instead.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","However much I love the city and the people in it, the obvious change in my area and the subsequent cost of living their became too much. I could see no way of ever setting up a life there so had to get out.",At first I felt like I'd given up and was settling for a second rate living but Bristol has an amazing culture and attitude. I do feel that the generations below me are going to miss out on an incredible city which is sadly too expensive to live in. The people that make London vibrant soon won't be there to make it that way.,false,internal
planning,business,"","","",furniture makers,0–9 employees,Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",To afford more space for business and family. And cleaner streets. ,Can't bloody wait. London's great if you're young or rich. I'm neither. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Development & Project Maneger,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Bromley,"","","",To be closer to family and for work.,I was nervous at first but I adore it here. I love the buzz and vibrancy and feel that I have come home. I may not be able to afford to stay as the house price differential is vast. My 3 bedroom house in the Midlands is worth £150k - that wouldn't buy me ,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PA,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Havering,"","","",To buy a house,Conflicted. I miss our previous area but could never have afforded to buy a house there so the compromise was that had to move to zone 6. I am happier in the new area now but it was a big change.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Executive,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,"","","","",Work,Apprehensive,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,PMO,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","For work, to make a new start",excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,6+,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Graduate job,Excited,true,internal
planning,business,"","","",designer,0–9 employees,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I was born in hackney. Hackney used to be full of creatives and innovators, now its full of trustifarians, lawyers and city boys who moved here because it was cool and exciting. I cannot afford to run my business from home let alone hope to rent a studio and a house to live in. ",Sad but keen to surround myself with innovators and creatives again.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",More creative opportunities within London as a creative professional. ,"I have a soft spot for London, but it's getting harder and harder everyday to afford doing the things I moved here for. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,poker player,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hungary,Within London,"","","","",to make a better living/legal and tax reasons,ambivalent,true,internal
planning,individual,"","","","","","","","","","","","","","","",IHeartLondon? Well you can't heart something which is heartless. Good people are leaving this city and I'm joining them...,Relief... Happiness... No regrets... Worried for the good people that remain... Hope they get out soon...,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Social Engineer,5,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Philippines,To do something more real than the current #popup #startup #tech capitalist bubble that is becoming decdent and self-serving.,"Excited, also sad.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,SEN teaching Assistant,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Too expensive to live here,angry,false,internal
planning,individual,65 and older,Retired,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","We don't want to be old in London, it's changed, more scary. We're cashing in to supplement our pensions. We don't know where we're going yet but somewhere cheaper, and safer.","Sad, we have friends here, but some of them are also starting to leave.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Actor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",London has priced me out... The last 15 years have felt successful but looking back I've been working all hours to pay to stay in London and staying in London to work to pay to stay.. It's not a way to live anymore..,I feel quite sad to relocate.. I work in the arts and accept low pay as part of the job but the vast majority of people I work with are in the same boat.. What will London be when all the artists/actors/musicians have left? A city of bankers and suits??,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business and economics Graduate ,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,With the costs of living going up and soo many appartments being built London is losing its creativity and culture it's just not the same anymore. ,I hate to move I've been here all my life but everyday it seems like it's near enough impossible with the cost of living. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,advertising,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","London has lost its independent spirit - its freedom, its creativity and its soul; rented and sold to oligarchs, Arabs and Chinese investors. ","Not overjoyed, but the London I loved doesn't exist anymore. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Media & Communications Manager,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I always wanted to live in London to have easy access to museums and galleries,I will never be able to afford to live in London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Overseas,"","","","",I moved to London 9 years ago to study. I had the most incredible education and the most inspiring time of my life. But now London is just too expensive for creatives. ,Challenged. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Everything I've loved about the city I was born and grew up in is disappearing. And I can't afford to live here anymore.,Sad but hopeful,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Recent graduate ,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,Sussex,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I don't have the right to work in the uk once my current student visa runs out, despite having lived and studied in this country for 7 years. I can't keep doing degrees forever, it's time to find a job. It has broken my heart having to leave London, my life and soul will forever remain there. I would give anything to move back. ",Traumatised and heart broken.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Writer,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","We were paying a premium to live in a city that we didn't have the money to enjoy to the full. All the reasons I moved there (music venues, exciting, creative people) were falling away. By selling our flat in London, we've been able to buy a house outright by the sea, take down our ridiculous workloads, and, hopefully, spend more time with our kids. ","Sad: London has been my everything for almost 25 years. But I'm also excited; this is a new way of living, and feels fresh. There are a LOT of people here who've made the same decision, and a strong creative community. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Web Developer,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","It's become a soulless, hyperreal Foucaltian nightmare, filled with dead-eyed aspiration-bots.",Brilliant,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Events & Media Manager,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"Having been born & bred London and having visited elsewhere in the world now I've reached 25, I feel to my inner core than the energy in London is suppressive, miserable and expensive. I'll smash this year to my advantage in terms of work/opportunity/finances, purely to escape.","I've always been in love with London, with its constant new discoveries of streets, people and things to do. But I know there are other glorious places and people to see & experiences. London's not the only paradise of opportunity on this earth!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial Analyst,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Found a job in London,Already relocated. I feel ok-ish,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PhD Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"The cultural sector relies on people working zero hour contracts, provides no incentives, and treats employees like furniture. I can't live precariously anymore. I want security.",heartbroken,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Technical Director,4,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",My family is growing with one on the way and we can't even afford to rent anywhere bigger than the 2 bed flat we live in. I now face a 2 hour commute from Norfolk where we have family. Rents and house prices in London are sky rocketing but salaries are not. ,We will be able to afford a much more comfortable lifestyle and be near family. But this comes at a cost - I won't be able to see much of my kids in the week as I'll spend 4 hours per day commuting. ,false,internal
planning,business,"","","",Travel,0–9 employees,Overseas,"","","",Turkey,Within London,Westminster,"","","",London need me cause people is getting monotous everyday . They need a change and it will be with me ,I am happy for moving to London cause I will revitalise the people by changing their life .,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Social worker,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I'm at an age where I need to fly the nest but, as a single person, I simply don't have the money for a deposit on a one bed flat in the city I've lived in my entire life. ",My friends are here; my family are here; my job is here; my life is here: gutted would be an understatement. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketer Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Turkey,"I am an individual who has MSc. Marketing and BSc. Engineering degree from the best universities. Whilst my fellow British classmates are working for the big companies as perfect roles, I am restricted due to my out of EU passport. I don't even remember how many times I was rejected because of my visa situation. So, I am feeling that my career remains stable here despite my educational and professional background... And I strongly believe that immigrants are never allowed to have a perfect career here.. So, London is saying to me every single day ""the only chance to have a career is moving back to your country because you are such a bloody foreigner"" ","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Artist,6+,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Creatively London is a dying city and becoming a gated community for the wealthy and super-rich. Its becoming incredibly uncool and exploitative.,Great as I can wait to have the resources to be imaginative again and live somewhere with life and original culture.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Self employed proofreader / copyeditor,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",We had given up our rental flat in London to work in Kuwait for 2 years. When we came back we wanted to buy and could barely afford a tiny flat in London - in Reading we could afford a 3 bed semi.,"A bit sad. We love having space and a garden, but I go to London once a week for work and it still feels like coming home - except I know we'll never be able to.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Affordablity, lack of affordable houses to buy, low quality of life, long commute","I am sad that the place I have lived for the past ten years has priced me out, but I am optimistic that more people seem to be doing the same. While I will miss London's vibrancy, me and my husband can't justify staying when we are so miserable, and perhaps this means people will realise there is more to the UK than just the capital. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Musician ,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Personal and career reasons. ,"Glad to experience the buzz of London, I do feel like there is more opportunity here but at the same time its harder to live a normal lifestyle... its a constant pressure to earn....",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Operations manager ,4,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","New job, cheaper housing, possibly of joining the housing ladder, better quality of life ",Sad. Love London but it's only for the rich now. ,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,community worker,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",To free up money so I can help my 30 year old daughter to have a home. Also out of London. ,Mixed. London is hard and i hate lots of the changes. Ugly developments. Social cleansing. Privatisation of public spaces and so on. But I have many friends here and it will not be so easy in a new places. Hoping I could get to Hastings or Brighton where there is vibrancy and different cultures. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,PA in Law Firm,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Due to the cost of living,"It is sad to feel forced out of Fulham where I was born and raised, the quality of life in Brussels is great so I try to be positive about the move!",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Lecturer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",I needed a better work-life balance. London was messing with my head - I have a long term neurological condition and needed more space.,"I'm reasonably happy. I've moved back to the area I grew up in. Have much more time and beautiful green spaces to spend it in. Released capital from my previous property, allowing me capacity to give more priority to my wider family.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Needed more space after a new arrival.,Positive,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Client Services,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Islington,"","","",I want to see the world! ,"I didn't realize exactly how expensive it would be, but I love my new life here in London. All of Europe is at my door, and London itself is so beautiful. While I don't think I'll live here forever, it's a great place to spend some time while I'm young! ",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Engineer,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Cost of living and housing. Quality of life. Brighter future for my kids. I am fortunate enough to have bought a house but what chance do my children have?,Excited. Resolute,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,London is still amazing. It will always be amazing. But it can never be forever else we would have nothing to compare it to. There is more to the world than the capital and though it's nice to have everything at our doorstep; it can blinker our eyes to what else is out there. Dick Whittington-syndrome is shortchanging everyone.,Amazing.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Former Marketing Manager,4,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",We were offered our 5th choice of primary school for our 4 year old daughter. Who is ever really happy with their 5th choice of anything ?,"We are delighted with our new school and I am happy to be surrounded by other mums at the school gates, rather than a myriad of nannies and child-minders. It feels instantly more homely. We made £50k per year living in London, in house equity, so moving o",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Candidate,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Pursuing an academic career in London, if you don't have a lot of backing from your family or an inexplicably amount of savings is becoming impossible. ",I feel that I now live in a place where life is more liveable and where what I do is appreciated by society.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Developer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,"Terrible weather, over crowded, expensive transport and expensive housing. ","Expecting better pay, more prospects",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Film maker,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Increased housing cost of moving to a larger home for our family,I'm London born and raised. I'm furious that I and many others can no longer afford to live and work in the place we love.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I'm a mature student with a partner. I can't afford to study and have our own place if we stay. We have lived with his parents for years to save money but we need our own space. If I move I can do both and feel like my life is progressing. ,I'm sad to go. I love this city. I moved from Norfolk to London and didn't want to leave. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,architect,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Jersey,Don't want to sign up to a lifetime of saving/sacrifice just for a tiny house.,it's a shame as work is great but I cant save a penny. It's fine if you have a trust fund or are given a deposit by parents.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Medical Student,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","My future earnings as a junior doctor just won't cover living costs. In addition, I worry rising rents will have made it unaffordable for when I want to return as a consultant.","Upset and angry. Who will provide healthcare to the capital in 10, 20, 30 years time! All the trusts sold off their doctors accommodation.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Social Worker,2,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Within London,Barnet,"","","","Our current flat is too far away from proper conveniences such as shops, doctors, tube stations, not good enough bus links. I am in a wheelchair and I am struggling to get to my medical appointments because we are so far from anything.
We are also struggling because we now live in the Local Housing Allowance area classed as ""Outer London"" within Barnet and they only pay Housing Benefit up to £190 per week for a couple, which for private rentals in London is nowhere near the amount of rent for a one bedroom flat pretty much anywhere in North West London including other boroughs.
We need to move back to the ""Inner London"" LHA area before we are not able to pay any of our monthly bills because everything is needed to pay rent of £1,213 per month for this flat, where we have better access to get me in and out of the building but then struggle to get me anywhere after that.
We know we would have to take a flat for a similar price without the space to at least be able to afford the rent as I would be eligible for HB of up to £250 per week. Our current weekly rent is £280 per week. I really hope we can find something not as small as our previous flat but still in the surrounding areas of Golders Green and its centre. ",I am actually very happy to be relocating because we were forced to move out of an area that we liked and could get around much better means that this flat is in the wrong location completely for us. However I am concerned about moving and ending up in a flat that's not suitable for my physical needs though.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Software Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Left job,Good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Manager,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"Although we both earn around £50k, we still can't afford to live and save enough to buy a home in London where we can raise a family. Neither of us want to wait until we're 40 to have kids. Neither of us want to settle where we have to get up at 5am and get home after our children will have gone to bed.","It's London's loss, but it is a shame we had to move to a different country to live the lifestyle we think we are working for.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Product Manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Better flat for the price.,Not happy being priced out of the area we're living in.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,COSMETIC scientist ,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Better life quality , affordable rent",After 5 years of London I'm happy to be able to afford my own place. I do miss London 's diversity but I'm still happy with my choice ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Advertising Strategy Director ,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Life in London is fun when you are young. But once you start prioritising quality of life, you quickly come to the realisation you need to leave.",I always loved living in London. And will always come back to it with a smile. But I am also very happy that I left.,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Childminder,5,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Better lifestyle, better weather and less materialistic pressure!","Can't wait, but we've loved our home town since birth. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Actor,2,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,"Whilst London has a thriving film and theatre scene, which means more opportunities for us actors and those in the creative arts, I find myself spending more time at my day jobs earning money to pay for rent, food and bills, rather than spending time working towards achieving my dreams and general overall satisfaction with life.","Unnerved and sad, London has so much potential to be the place I hoped it would be, but having the money to be able to enjoy it fully, whilst earning a wage doing what I love, is near impossible.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Student,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Job opportunities,Good ,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Teacher,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Moving from rented to shared-ownership in Hackney,"Glad to be getting my own place.
Nauseous at what it's costing me...",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Strategist,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Chile,"To start something. London is brilliant if you have something that already works. But, you can't experiment when cost of living is £1500+ a month",Ecstatic,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Chartered Accountant,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Cannot afford rent in London.,Do not have a choice,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Competent IT wizard,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","","I was being slowly but steadily crushed by my job. Increasingly more and more work to do, with fewer and fewer people to do it.",Relieved.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Analyst,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,City of London,"","","","Work, new opportunities",I love moving,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Self employed,6+,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Because we are on a good wage but it all goes on rent. We can't get on the property ladder and landlords price family homes for sharers on combined income. We rent below market rent (because we have been there a long time not housing association) but the landlords treat us very badly because they know we have no other options,I'm sad to leave as I love london but I feel it's pushing families out,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,A recent graduate,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"As a non-EU graduate, I could only apply for certain types of jobs that would comply with the immigration rules. In the end, I wasn't lucky enough to secure one of those jobs and so had to leave when my visa ran out 4 months after graduation. ",I'd been living in London for the past 4 years and England the past 9. Having to leave not only London but also England is heartbreaking. London has become my home now and I am determined to do whatever it takes to be back.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographic artist,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,I left London after completing a degree last summer and found that it was too expensive to keep on living in the city. Relocating to my native Denmark offers much more in terms of financial security and much easier living conditions.,"It was a very difficult decision to leave London because it also meant leaving my long-term partner behind. We're still together, but the distance is taking a toll on our relationship. My partner has also had to relocate from London to the Midlands, and is now looking for a job elsewhere, so that hopefully we can be together somewhere we don't have to struggle for money. I would move back to the UK to be with him, but preferably somewhere that isn't London. Life in London is simply too hard.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Self Employed,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,"","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher ,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,"Better money for less work. Cuts, OFSTED and bureaucracy and a bullying, high pressured workplace make schools unpleasant places to
Work. Here I am valued and well remunerated - but more than that, trusted.","London is a better city, but life outside the UK is just easier.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Illustrator,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",After graduating I could no longer afford to live in London as it would have severely impacted my choices regarding employment. There would have been no time to work voluntarily or on a low salary and therefore I could not begin to enter into the career for which I had studied. ,"I feel sad about relocating, I enjoyed my time in London but I do think the increasing rent prices are now being reflected in the culture; not as many interesting projects/businesses are able to function and in that sense, I don't want to be living somewhere that doesn't support interest above commerce. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PA,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","I could never achieve my dreams in London because I worked 2 jobs just to get by, to afford rent and food. I left my family to try for a better life.",Excited and scared. What if it is equally as hard?,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Finance,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",I currently live in a city that saps the soul of ordinary people meanwhile enriching those from the upper echelon thanks to the selfishness and shortsightedness of those in power.,It's a mixed feeling coming to London. On one hand I feel blessed it's not yet beyond my reach. On the other I feel sorry for those who can no longer live in this great city similar to my situation in Hong Kong. Can someone stop and reverse the trend befo,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising planner,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Because even though we both earn 60k, we can't afford a house for the family we want to have","I'm gutted beyond belief. My family have been Londoners since 1700, Jews living in the east end. I'm the first person who won't be here and my kids won't be Londoners. I was born at Kings College hospital and my family are here but can't afford to help me",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web consultant,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","Soul-sapped, money-obsessed London has lost me, one of its children..","Sad, angry, but creatively inspired",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Slovenia,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Closer to work.,It's always a pain.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Advertising,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Schools & affordable housing,Fuck London,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software engineer,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","",Dream job,great and excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,student,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",China,London is too expensive. ,It has to be done. It's an adventure. ,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Film Editor ,1,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",I can't afford to pay rent for my 1-bed flat anymore. The council tax is drowning me. My savings won't last another year. I can't afford to buy a house. Filmmakers want my editing services for free. I can't even get a job as a receptionist. I'm 40. I'm too tired to fight. ,"sad because I love living in london. I love the people, the culture, the food and the architecture. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Advertising,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","","upgrading, moving to bigger property","excited, capture a bigger house before prices move up.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,"",Chippy,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Bent politicians robbing us blind,Relieved,false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Construction,over 250 employees,Overseas,"","","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,Cost of doing business prohibitive,I was going to open a subsidiary office in London. I have instead elected to open offices in both the United States & Russia. Both places are a dream compared to doing business in the EU. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Construction Manager,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,Surrey,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",London has become a region with property which is unattainable for people on less that £100k p/year,"that if I don't move now, I will never be able to own my own property ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Civil Servant,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Because we can't afford a larger property in Central London.,Sad to be leaving but pleased to have more space and quieter roads.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Mid Designer/Animator/Web Dev,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",One day i want to buy a house and pay the mortgage within 15 years....,Sad....,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","It is cheaper for us to buy in southwark now than face rent increases. We lived in ex-la near Maltby St market. The surrounding area is gentrifying. We moved 5 mins down the road, moving from zone one to zone two.","Great! There is always the worry that we have paid too much to purchase a place, but we'd rather that than the uncertainty/competitiveness of the rental market.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Arts fundraiser,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",I moved out of London for 2 years for work but recently got a new job back in London - it's where the opportunities are.,"I'm ecstatic! I moved away thinking I needed to be somewhere less busy but I got bored so quickly. As someone who is perpetually single smaller towns can be lonely but in London there are always people around, always something to do, always something open... I don't earn much but firmly believe you can still have an amazing time in London on a budget. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Self Employed,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Birmingham ,No happy - I feel like I have no control with an area which I once identified as home. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Office admin,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Lambeth,"","","","I felt there was no future for me in my small hometown in Germany, career-wise but also on a personal level.","I haven't regretted it for a second, even though there have been at least as many downs as ups. But London is an amazing place in every aspect, and everyone can make it here.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",studies,excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,architect,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,sadness,happy,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Community Manager,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work,Work,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,English Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"","I've been living hand to mouth ever since I left university, for the first time in my life I feel like I'm enjoy this concept called ""quality of life"". ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,musician ,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",West Midlands ,"I don't want to but can't afford the extortionate rent. The rehearsal rooms I've been using for 20 years are closing down (offers to buy from property developers) venues aren't surviving either. Most musicians I'm teaning up with are now also living outside of London, and recently my bass player's just moved to Hastings. I've been here 25 years. London is not the same. And I'm being pushed out because of crazy rents/property prices that this government has allowed Estate Agents to cultivate. It's criminal what's being allowed to go on. The Elite and Corporates are stifling artistic expression and creativity in this city!",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PA/PR,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa is expiring with no option to extend without business investment (time and financial). ,"It's going to kill me to leave London after two amazing years in a city that I love. I would do anything to stay and build my career in this city of opportunity. The hoops businesses have to jump through to sponsor someone they want to keep, because of that person's nationality not capability, make it very challenging. ",false,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Higher Education technician,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Realising the asset that is our house,"Sad. I love London and have lived here for 58 years. But I'm cashing in and re-locating because someone can afford the price of our house in Twickenham.
They'll be high-salaried, for sure; I'm surprised anyone earning an average wage can afford to live around here. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,graphic designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","","I need a change, I love London, there are opportunities for me",I'm excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,5,"","",Within London,Islington,"",Scotland,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Pace of london,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Events manager ,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"London is expensive. It's getting boring. I don't have the money to go out anymore because my rent and travel costs are too high. I'm on slightly higher than the average UK salary and yet the only places in London I can afford a room in a shared house is in the poorer areas which are full of people unable or unwilling to work, living off benefits, and not caring for their local area. I want a better quality of life and a better life /work balance. ",Excited but sad. I loved London. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Television Production,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"London now doesn't allow you the opportunity to develop or thrive. I felt trapped in a vicious circle of working hard to pay for overpriced goods and public services, and seeing communities being fazed out in favour of profit with no tangible benefits. ",So far it has been a great decision,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Director and PT teacher,4,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",No good schools in area of our house without spending 40-60K per year on school fees!,"Not good yet, like I am being kicked out of a place I like, because earning 60-70K a year is not enough to keep a family in London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Quantity Surveyor,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Money,Just ok,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,The South East,"",I got bought out by the council to make way for 'regeneration' and couldn't afford to buy anything else in London. ,"After twenty five years and with roots going back several generations; I feel sad to have left the town that held such a big place in my heart. Memories good and bad, pepper the streets in the north, south, east and west.
I'm glad I'm not there now though to witness the awesome might of the developers - bulldozing intricate communities. It was breaking my heart every day. At least I feel like I can breathe again.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Administratrix ,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,"Getting married, returning home to care for a terminally ill parent and looking to buy a home.","Excited for what is coming, sad about what is being left behind. I lived in London longer than I ever thought I would but doubt I will ever live there again.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media analyst,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,Within London,Southwark,"","","",I came to study and seek more opportunities and I couldn't stand the closed-mindedness of most people in Bulgaria.,I had some of my most depressing years in London as a foreign graduate struggling to find work relevant to my degree whilst working in retail and doing unpaid internships at the same time. I don't think I would've made it without the support of my family and all the friends I made at uni.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales team PA,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Ealing,"","","",To experience London and travel Europe ,Excited ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,City of London,"","","",Master's programme,"An unsettling combination of excitement and anxiety. London is all at once a miserable, dreary city and a bustling, cultural hub, and I could not imagine being anywhere else at this point in my life.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Media Producer,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",I am desperate to find somewhere affordable to buy as I watch rents and house prices soar in Ealing. Now even the cheaper areas further out are out of reach. I have to move unless I'm prepared to live in a tiny flat in a poor area.,Heartbroken actually. I was born and grew up in Ealing. My parents are still here but my brothers have been forced to move away as have many of my friends. It doesn't seem right. Why don't those born in London get any help to stay? The middle are being sq,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Developer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Despite being married and earning a combined 60K we were being forced to move further and further out for less and less space.,Sad that I had to leave a city I love and fortunate I was able to find a new city that has a better quality of life.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Stay at home mother,5,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malta,"Tax reasons, both for the company that my husband works for which opened up in Malta, and also personal.","There's a better quality of life in Malta, and it's a much safer place for my children to grow up in, but it's small and insular and I miss London. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Priced out!,Shit - don't want to move but rents are insane,false,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Solicitor,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London fails - and fails disgracefully - on every single level as to the basic things a city needs to provide. Topped off by having to share it with the rancid City-scum generation. Why would anyone stay?,Elated.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Youth Mobility Visa has expired,I am devastated I can not stay longer. I love London and the home I made for myself. So vibrant and cultural. Always something to do. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lecturer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Within London,Barnet,"","","","I wanted to move out of our flat and buy a house, but couldn't afford anything with a garden in Ealing.",I want to start a family and live somewhere my kids can play in a garden. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Musician,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","London is over populated and filthy. The litter, noise pollution and congestion are unbearable. Good riddance.",Relieved!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Business Analyst,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Newham,"","","","Better job, returning to London after a few years away",I had a great time living in Manchester... but it's just not London,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Office job,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","Rent price, transport price (will commute by bike and Lewisham is closer to my work)","It's ok, I got tired of North London and the tube",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Freelance writer,3,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",To afford a house,Great,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Logistics ,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,Bedfordshire,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Can't afford to rent and can't save for a deposit whilst living in London ,"Sad, gutted, annoyed",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Data Scientist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Greenwich,"","","",London sounds exciting.,I'll give it a try. Aware of the high cost of living.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I love my borough but the only development it has recieved in the past 10years to entice richer people to move in. No one I know can afford a few pints at the local (which now has a fiddler) let alone rent. Not really the town I grew up in,Sad that there isn't the slightest chance I can afford even the worst quality housing Greenwich has to offer,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Writer,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",In a month of Sundays we couldn't afford to move within London. What do these people do to be able to afford house prices like this?,"I miss my family. My kids miss their grandparents. It's lovely that we're within a couple of hours' drive, but they used to see their aunts/uncles/cousins/grandparents all the time, see the babies growing up etc. We all miss that close family relationship.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Church minister,4,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Job relocation,Pleased,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Creative Director,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Norway,There is no way on earth I could afford to raise my children in London. What a shame.,"Sad. London was once the cultural capital of the world. Now, as its no longer a young city it's stagnated. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,After having our first child we can no longer afford living in London. The cost of childcare and rent is absurd. ,"I feel devastated, we have left our home. My 3 year old asks me when we are going home, and I can not bear telling her the answer.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Account manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",It is becoming increasingly out of reach for ordinary people to survive in London. ,"I am much happier since I left, I have more time and money to do the things that are important.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","My university is very close, so the move makes much more sense than commuting every day. ","I look forward to all that London has to offer, though the cost of living will be a challenge. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Intelligence Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I want to live somewhere where people are friendly, where I have a better work life balance and where I can afford to have a social life.",Partly sad but mainly relieved. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Solicitor,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","Despite being within the top 3% of earners, on a single salary I cannot get a mortgage large enough to buy a one bedroom flat in Hackney and cannot save a large enough deposit whilst paying off a large student loan.","It breaks my heart. My friends, life and job are in London and I love it. I wish I could stay.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Commercial Manager,3,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cannot make upgrade from 1-bed flat to house after birth of child.,Tired. Long commute from Kent to London. Not a great distance but Southeastern Trains are running a service that is slower than it was in 1927. Give TfL the commuter lines to run!,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"My apartment finally had the heating fixed and the flimsy door replaced. Then, apparently unrelated, the rent went up 40%.",I don't want to leave but I earn 3x average salary and I still have to count the pennies,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Branding,3,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I moved to Japan first to see what is the situation in Asia, but I missed continental Europe cities, so I recently moved Berlin, which is very similar to London, but yet feel safer, less overcrowded but busy enough. People also care less about the status.
I do miss London though and would like to potentially move back at some point.
","Very positive, but miss London.",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Barnet,"","","",business,"",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Manager ,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","We are forced to relocate because renting a decent family flat (2bedrooms) in London is just too expensive nowadays; we have lived in central London for over 20 years and it is very sad to have to relocate further with no support network or not knowing the area. It seems that the only people who can afford to rent in London now are Chinese students and Russians. Very disappointing, what will become of London !? ",not happy at all. I have lived in w1 and nw1 all my life and it saddens me greatly ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Transport Planner,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"I could not afford to live where I worked, or to commute from where I could live. So I left.","Brilliant, best thing I ever did and I'm not coming back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,phd student and digital communications consultant,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",After 3 years my landlord told me he was increasing the rent on my already super expensive (esp for a single mum with a teenager) 2 bed flat to 'something you can't afford' and sent me a possession order - on valentines day!,I miss my hometown every day and so does my son. It disrupted his schooling in final year of gcse and has affected him particularly badly because he's autistic and hates disruptive change. My family lived in London for generations - my son and I were both,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,publishing technology project manager,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Can't afford to buy a home. Cost of rent is sky high. General dissatisfaction with quality of life in greater London. Long stressful working hours. ,Fine. Chance for a fresh start,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Investment Manager,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",For work,"I am worrying on the future prospect of my children after seeing house price in my hometown Hong Kong tripled in five years which forcing me out, while now I have to face similar problem in my second home, London",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Infrastructure Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"No matter how I advance my career, rent continually takes up a larger percentage of my salary- I will never be able to buy here, or start a family.. ","I like it, there's less to do and life is slower, but it's peaceful and the amount I'm able to experience with the savings in money is greater than when I was living in London. -- even if there is less stuff to do, I can experience more of it.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing,1,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"London is exorbitant, depressing and cold",Absolutely fabulous,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Personal Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",I was housesharing in Southwark and would like to have stayed in that borough by my boyfriend and I decided to look at other areas for affordability.,"I don't really like where I'm living as much as I liked my old place in Southwark. I think it's frustrating that I cannot afford to live somewhere I want to live and have had to move to somewhere I don't really know anyone and my family are not nearby. But, I'm still in London and that is the main thing for me.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"","",1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"","",,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Royalty,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Saudi Arabia,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","","Not relocating, merely buying 3 properties in a row on the Kings Road and developing them into one property as a summer house.","I hear the local council have enforced rules so we Saudis cannot drive down the Mall at 240km/h anymore, racists.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,HR,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Unable to renew work visa.,Terrible. I love London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Grants Officer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Cost of living,Fine,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Croydon,"","","",I recently graduated from university in the South West and all the job opportunities and chance to kick off my career seem to be mostly in London.,I know that I need to move to London to stand a chance at breaking into the industry however I also know that I am going to be working endless weeks just to survive.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Design manager,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","To be in the countryside, quieter envronment, to buy a house in a nice area",I felt like I was escaping the bustle and noise. I feel good about it.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Masters Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",India,Within London,Newham,"","","",For my Masters degree,"Amazing! But if it were cheaper, I would probably enjoy it more..",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Freelance,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Because professional opportunities are limited for me in Australia,Conflicted to leave an incredible lifestyle but excited to come back to the challenge of the capital. It wakes you up,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Print Designer,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"We had a baby and since then it's been work work work just to cover basic costs, it's not a life.","Sad, London is home, but it has become unaffordable for our little family. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Scientist,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",London's renting and house prices are unaffordable. And the bad financial situation of Londoner is felt in everyday life; people are less friendly and polite.,"Good, because it is clear that London is not a place to live in anymore.",false,internal
planning,business,"","","",games ,0–9 employees,Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Sadly it´s too expensive to grow a new business in Camden ,mix feelings ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,1,Fine Artist ,0–9 employees,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",It is too expensive to live in London while I study for a postgraduate degree. ,Relocating is the only way I can afford the time to innovate. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business Analyst - Broadcast Media & Independent Arts,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London is too hard, Everything is too expensive, the people have become mean spirited. The only people who have reaped any reward in the last 7 years are bankers, ordinary people like us no longer have a lifestyle thats worth living.","My relationship with london is like an abusive relationship, i love it, but every time i get up after being knocked down it smacks me again.",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Commercial Photographer,0–9 employees,Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,City of London,"","","",To further my career.,"I felt very excited, but the shine is starting to wear off, sooner than expected",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,retail designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",There are more oppurtunities and jobs,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Within London,Camden,"","","",Studies,balls,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,valuer,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",love,ok,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,privat employee,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Indonesia,Within London,City of London,"","","",work,great,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Management Consultant,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cost,Miserable,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Commodities Operator,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Better opportunities in London than in South America.,"I feel great after 8 odd years here in the UK, however it took me that long to reach this feeling. Yes, London is hard unless you are on a salary above average. It took me 8 years of hard work to get myself in the right direction.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Haringey,"","","",School,Excited!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Entry level sales/student ,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Islington,"","","",I love London,Beyond excited ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,NGO,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","City is too expensive, overcrowded and soulless",Positive but sad to leave friends behind.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Syrian Arab Republic,Within London,City of London,"","","",Studying,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Illustrator ,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Lithuania,Rising living and travel costs. Change in government and the policies they're planning to carry out..,Excited as I think it'll be easier for me to find the job I want and have a healthier work-personal life balance. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Data assisstant,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Move in with partner,I don't mind. Having lived in Oxford for 3 years I like a smaller city. It's much cheaper in Reading.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Recently graduated graphic designer and artist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",My girlfriend moved to London three years ago after graduating in Portugal. We kept a long-distance relationship until four months ago when I finally graduated and moved to London to live with her.,"There are plenty more opportunities for graduates here than in Portugal. However London is a much more violent environment to those who don't have enough money. And enough money, here, is a lot of money. I am able to live in London because my girlfriend, who works as a nurse, can easily maintain a permanent job here and have a constant income which allows us to live on a tiny studio flat. As a designer and artist, I'm trying to take the most out of being in London where, despite the violent environment, a lot of good things can happen too. But I can not help dreaming of living in a more peaceful and comfortable city.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Arts Administrator,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","The cost of rent, I'm in my 30s and don't want to go back to a house share so I am moving to be a lodger with someone older.","I have had to move rented accommodation 4 times in the last 2 years due to either unscrupulous landlords, rent increases, or nightmare house mates.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Startup founder,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",There is no other city in the UK that offers anything close to the opportunities for jobs and entertainment than London.,"Very excited. London is a city of aspirational people, growing companies, and exciting entertainment.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Brand Marketing Manager,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","There's not such thing as ""London Waiting"" anymore. I earn the same salary and a lower cost of living in Suffolk than in London. ","Gutted. Suffolk is lovely, but London is the greatest city. I could only afford it for two years. You hemorrhage money living in London, despite being highly skilled. I'm in my 30's now and need to be on the property ladder. I need to invest in my future and I can't do that in London. I wish I could. London is slowly becoming a short term thing for my generation and the generations below me - a city to experience for a year or two, but realistically, you'll never stay, unless you want a very low poor standard of living for the rest of your life. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web designer,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",To be closer to work,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Algeria,Within London,Haringey,"","","",studies ,i feel like London is eating me ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Composer ,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Westminster,"","","",I have moved to London to be closer to where I study and to be closer to the contemporary music scene.,London has always been vibrant with opportunities but the contemporary arts are being decimated and living costs are crippling. London is not a friendly place for young creatives anymore. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I want to be able to have a 2 bedroom flat and a family,"I feel as though I am being forced out of the only place I have felt happy, where 90% of my friends live and where I call my home due to house and rent prices. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Professional,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Barnet,"","","",To experience one of the world's great cities.,Glad it's finally over!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Administration,5,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","I absolutely loved London for 3 years living here. It becomes unbearable though, with the costs of living, transport, rent. Every day, for the past year, traveling to work I have been asking myself: is it really worth it? And most often, the answer was no. ","It is sad to live this beautiful city, but soon the only people who are able to afford staying here, will be businessmen and bankers.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,creative director,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",cost of property,time to move,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Business Owner,4,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",I can't afford to give my kids everything they need if it all goes on my mortgage,I'm proud to be a Londoner - it saddens me that my kids can't be.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Would like to buy a house/start a family and that's impossible in London- it feels too hard to progress. Also to be closer to family.,excited/sad to leave London friends ,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Media marketing ,3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","Unlike when I grew up, London is no place for children or anyone else not obsessed with money.",Bloody awesome,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",university,harder than i had thought,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Business consultant,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,"I am relocating because I found a job that pays better than my London job, in a city that offers better quality of life for less money.","If I had been able to move up the career ladder in London I would have stayed. But with the costs of living going up, and my career stalling, I felt trapped. So I looked abroad and found better work/life opportunities there. And I went for it, despite it meaning leaving my friends and loved one and starting from scratch in a whole new city far away.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",London house prices. And to have a different way of life. ,"Good, although some sadness",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Company director,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Can't afford a suitable house.,Very sad. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Video Producer,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London is far too expensive to live and impossible to save money to plan for the future,Mixed feelings,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"For love, and out of distaste for London. The travel drove me mad; unsafe by bike and people felt too uncomfortable to smile on the tube.",Free! Empowered to enjoy even strangers' company. I talk to people in the street even though I don't know their language.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Radio Producer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Islington,"","","",My husband has been employed by a UK company,Great,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Serbia,"","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",London's universities are at the top of their game,i'm petrified my PhD will be permanently delayed by the two jobs I'm working to pay for the London life,true,internal
planning,business,"","","",Financial Consulting,10–49 employees,Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"","","","","",Eager and excited but apprehensive about culture shock and the increased cost of living,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,computer systems integration,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",more space,positive,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",No affordable family housing in SE11...only space for the super rich and the super poor,v sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Our love affair with London ended. The crowds, the aggression, the cost of living, the exhausting commute...","Ecstatic. Tired of London, tired of life? No, we wanted a life! ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Staying became financially impossible. I was also not happy about secondary school options in London, otherwise we might have chosen to live in a single room in order to stay.","There have been many positives about moving, however London is 'home' and I am no longer home.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Advertising Agency,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",India,Within London,Harrow,"","","",Compnay Internal requirement,excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,design,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,Within London,Hackney,"","","",oportunities,excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Multimedia Editor,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"After the Project was finished, I couldn't find a job in 4 weeks. I had no choice.","Excited - I could have landed another job, just to pay the rent, but I felt disappointed. Once you lost your job, people turn away from you.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Translator,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Slovenia,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",I relocated because my husband got a job offer.,I think that it is a nice opportunity to meet a new culture. At the beginning was hard but now we get used of it and it is really nice to be here.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT,3,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Even on a reasonable income, it's impossible to support a family. London is imploding.","I look forward to clean air, affordable housing, and ditching rushing, rude people.",false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,A job That has more prospects,Excited And sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Graphic designer,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I'm too old to share a home with 5 or 6 flatmates, but couldn't afford a place on my own.","I was initially worried about it but now I've got a nice flat and a more affordable lifestyle. Not only is my rent cheaper, I'm saving a lot of money by walking everywhere instead of riding the tube. London is only fun if you've got plenty of money to go out; otherwise it's just overcrowded and stressful.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Consultant,3,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Brent,"","","",I can't buy a home for my family in Shepherds Bush,"Amazed that despite our household income being £100K+, we can't afford a small house where we rent currently",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Nurse,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Australian residents only get a 2 year working visa with minimal options to extend. ,"Sad, like I have lost the opportunity to see more of Europe ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,police officer,2,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",I can't afford to buy anything in London,I'm happy that I can buy a nice house with a big garden and my children will go to a good local school.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Events Manager,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","We unfortunately have been priced out of the city we love by a toxic housing market, greedy estate agents and desperate home buyers willing to finically cripple themselves just to get a foot in door. ","We are not where we want to be and miss living in London every day, but we now have an amazing property by the coast with sea views and and paying half of what we were which means all the more to spend and do the things we love doing when we are in London.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Single, employed ",5,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",To see if my friends are right about cheaper life everywhere else outside London ,I feel like I will miss all opportunities as everything is in here. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,cost of living,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Film Editor,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"Rent prices
Work competition","London is a bet, or win or you loose.
Rembember: the bank (house) always wins.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Arts PR,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I am spending over half my salary on rent and it's miserable not being able to afford anything, despite working a 50+ hour week",sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Haringey,"","","","Increased job opportunities. I have lived in Berlin for 5 years, and feel there are more career opportunities in my sector in London. London is my home, it's where I grew up - so I also feel a strong pull to come back to my home. I feel the longer I'm away from it, the harder it will be get back in, financially speaking. ","Cautious, though also excited. I understand that there will be a lot of compromises moving to London. The expense, and change in quality of life being a major factor. However, I also look forward to a certain drive that the city has. There's so much that the city uniquely has to offer - the people, places, and history. I miss being part of that. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Electrical engineer ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",More job opportunities ,Pretty happy about the city itself. Worried about never being able to afford to buy somewhere to live,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Reatil manager,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",I'd love to stay in the area I have lived in and around for the last 12 years but I have no option to move as affording a reasonable size property in Tufnell Park is impossible. My partner and I don't want a family in a one bedroom flat.,I will miss London incredibly as the variety and diversity it offers is what I love most. I went through many years feeling isolated but now areas seem to be getting back some community feeling. If housing wasn't so crazy we'd stay.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Local Government Officer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Born and bred in London but costs and attitudes kept pushing me further out. The 1% own London and the rest feed their greed.,Sad. London was my home. But needed to be done.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,freelance animator,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",After over ten years of living here things have changed largely for the worst. I have to accept that there is no longer any happy future in London for people like me. ,Sad that I feel like its the only option but also relieved that I will no longer have to feel like I'm drowning. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Trainee Patent Attorney,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","","The jobs I applied for were all here, I got a job in London Bridge and took it. And besides, you have to live in London at least once in your life right?","I'm excited, but also nervous. It's so much more expensive than anywhere else I've ever been, I'm not sure I'll be able to save anything for a good few years yet. Also, I feel like I'm adding to the gentrification of the city, and that saddens me.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Academic,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"If I remain in London, the best living situation I can afford is a share house in the east end slums. This is fine when you are young, but not when you are 40, and I have not worked so damn hard, to become an academic at a leading university, yet be so poor.","I dearly miss London, my friends, my job, the city buzz, and cultural diversity. But I'll visit.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,PR Consultant,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","Having had our first child, we were keen to buy our first property as a family home. With a budget of £400k there was no hope of finding anything suitable in or around our preferred areas of Wandsworth/Lambeth. We extended our search to include other zones but quick found options limited to soul-less commuter zones. We therefore took the opportunity for a complete lifestyle change and moved to Wales, which offers the benefits of affordability (we now have a 5-bedroom family home in a desirable location) and proximity to family. The downside of which is that I still commute to London for part of the week and rent a 'weekday room' while I am there. We are fortunate in that this just about works for us financially and logistically, but it still represents an extreme measure in order to be attain any formal of 'normal' family existence.","Having moved in London in 1997 (I left in 2012) I feel like it had become my home and I would consider myself a Londoner, if not by birth then by choice. I left with a heavy heart as I was leaving friends and networks that I have built up over the course of almost two decades. I was also frustrated that, if I was 10 years older or had had access to a deposit when I was younger, I would have had a head start on the property ladder and would probably have managed to stay here.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Programmer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Hackney,"","","","I'm coming back to London for my MSc back where I did undergrad. Then it's straight back to Asia. There's great people in London, but the opportunities are better elsewhere.",I'll be happy to spend more time with old friends,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,city farmer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","London is expensive and I struggle to pay my bills, but also I feel the country girl in me growing ever stronger and I want to farm on a larger scale - one of the opportunities London will never offer!",I will be sad to go but excited about my next rural farming adventure!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",I moved to London to go to university (my halls are in the City but my lectures are in Whitechapel).,"Excited to be in uni, but worried about rent from next year onwards as London is not cheap! But I love living in the City, every street has a story to tell.",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",High housing prices. ,"Upset, I was born in London and have lived my whole life here. However, being able to afford a home here seems like a distance thing. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketing,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","","","","","","","Because a combined income of £180,000 will not get us what we want where we want it",Sad that despite earning good money we can't afford to stay in the city we love,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,consultant,3,"","","","","","","","","","","","",House price inflation,Has to be done,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Animal Technician,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I am not going to stay here and witness this disaster.I will miss the real London so much, it hurts too much to see this place changing forever.
Also, creativity and spontaneity are becoming (literally) unaffordable here.","I am very sad, it is so unfair that they will trade the rich culture of this city for such a miserable profit. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer,4,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,Sussex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I am locked into London by my profession, living at home with no chance of moving out, i'd have a much better life in Bristol.","This city doesn't have to be like this. Governments can make good decisions. I believe that, but more and more of my friends don't. We may well have tipped it over the edge and can't get it back. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",New job here,"Happy but it's clear that it will be temporary. By comparison, for the % of my income half of a (decent) 2-bedroom flat costs me, I could rent a whole (decent) 3 bedroom flat back home. By myself.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Doctor,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Having been in London from birth right through to my graduation from medical school, I moved out initially due to my curiosity about life outside of London. ","I obviously miss my parents and the friends that I left behind. On the other hand, moving to Manchester has meant that I am able to become a homeowner for the first time and actually live a lifestyle that is befitting of my status in society. I am fortunate that my professional qualifications will allow me to relocate back to London at any time in the future, with ease, should I choose to do so.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Researcher,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Several reasons both personal and professional, the main benefits from relocating out of London are centered around better work-life balance and better quality of life (and fresher air!!)","Overwhelmingly positive, London was becoming unaffordable and the inequalities inexcusable. Though there are a few things we will miss, especially the multiculturalism of London.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,None.,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I have 2 masters degrees but can't even get a job as a waiter or shop assistant because each job has hundreds of applicants. ,I'm sad to leave. London is an amazingly vibrant place to live. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Client Services Officer,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Can't afford to rent or buy in London on the salary I'm on. At 34 I'm too old to be living like a student again in a house share with strangers.,"Very sad to leave my friends and
London being on my doorstep",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"",Receptionist ,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",To be closer to family ,Excited ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,graphic designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","i had to relocate in order to continue doing a job i love and have a passable standard of living.
to live in a shared house with space to live, and a living standard thats nice. not cold",i hate it,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Croydon,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Content Marketing Manager,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Better standard of living. Just bought a house in Chicago bigger and better than anything we could ever dream of affording in or indeed within commuting distance of London. The US isn't perfect but offers much better opportunities, particularly as we'll be looking to start a family soon",Excited and disappointed that London/UK doesn't offer similar opportunities to the U.S.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Programmer ,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,London became too expensive. The cultural scene became too commercial.,Good.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Analyst,2,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Better standard of life.,Having grown up in London until the age of 35 my wife and I decided to sell our flat in London and buy a house in Bristol.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Project Manager AKQA (Creative Agency),1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,Fell in love innit,I've lived in Paris for 1.5 years now. And I'm on this website. Enough said.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,it,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Cost of living, commute times and lifestyle.",Happy I've left the sinkhole of a city that drained hours from my life.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Content Producer ,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"To find life again. Talk, develop and create in a new place.",Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Media,4,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","","Unsustainable for a family with young children, with mortage, without savings","Sad. Our neighbourhood is beautiful, but we are constantly feeling like 'the poor' despite owning a flat worth three quarters of a million. It's too frightening to think what will happen if interest rates rise, or if one of us loses our income.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Picture Editor,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I can't afford to live in London anymore. Every raise at work simply doesn't cover rent and travel increases every year.,"Mixed feelings, but looking forward to a more stress-free and cleaner environment",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",India,Within London,Camden,"","","",College study abroad,"Pretty good, I get to explore a new city, meet up with old friends who are studying hear.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,The quality of life as drop in London. Its just not worth it anymore.,Its a shame and has been a struggle. I had to leave some opportunities behind.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Esol examiner,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",As a retired couple with a large mortgage we needed to release equity,"Sad to leave a part of london where we had lived as a family and raised 3 boys, but fortunate to move to an area we had holidayed in for years.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Professional,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Affordability, mainly.","London will always occupy a huge space in my heart, but it's too sad too see it change and the people that made it so special getting pushed out.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Graphic designer,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","My rented flat was sold in October. I've been living in a hostel since then, trying to find somewhere local and affordable","I feel unwanted. This city I call home, that I love, has no love to return. I'd love to find a flat to rent for at least a few years, but every year I seem to get shuffled on somewhere else",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Private Banking,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","Career progression, a far more enjoyable city then Perth where I am from. A multi cultural capital of the world. ","SO EXPENSIVE! Nothing is affordable. When you think you have a win, London gets back at you somehow. Need to be built of steel to persevere through early career stages here. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications Manager,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I relocated as life in London was far too expensive and stressful. As a recent graduate it was difficult to enjoy life with everything being so over priced, a demanding job and spending so much time on commuting as I couldn't afford to live closer to work. ",Thrilled,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Finally able to buy our own house,sad to leave Hackney but excited and lucky enough to be able to buy our first home,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,journalist,5,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Rent is impossibly high. Left with little more than £300 a month after paying rent, travel and bills.","Happy to be leaving London. What I once saw as a chance to find a job has swiftly descended into a nightmare where I can only just afford my weekly shop, let alone socialise.",false,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Procurement Director,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"More space in terms of property, somewhere less crowded and where people are ultimately nicer and don't fight to just get on the tube or ignore each other!","Very good. Want to leave London behind - been a great experience but not a place to ""settle down""",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actress,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Scarborough,"As an actress London is where most of my auditions are. However, as a single person I cannot get a job that allows me time off for auditions and also pays enough to cover rent. I have moved back to my home town in the North of England and travel down for auditions. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,train conductor,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",To get more space,Eh,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Curator/PhD candidate,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Croatia,"I'd lived in London for over 25 years before relocating. Sadly, over the past five years London changed beyond recognition and I no longer felt it was a good place for me and my family. It became impossible to be involved in art in a meaningful way in such a cut-throat environment. These days, in places like London, when you think about art, you automatically end up thinking about money. The two have become inseparable. It lost all sense, so I moved (and am happy I did).","Sad as I miss my friends (although everyone is moving), but happy that I now have a more sustainable life, am part of a stronger community and have a much, much better quality of life.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Writer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,"","","","",Study and work,Ambivalent,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Communications ,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","After 5 years of work I'm poorer and feel more stunted by the financial glass ceiling of London than when I was a student. It's possible to exist, but not live. I fear for the future and the consequences of the clipped wing generation the brain drain of London is suffocating. ",Torn. As an educated ambitious young adult I shouldn't feel like I have to choose between having career by staying in London or accepting a lesser job to have any chance of an acceptable living standard with progression. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Vehicle technician,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I couldn't afford the upkeep of my house on my own after I split up with my wife. It was where I brought up my kids. I tried to find a small flat in London but I couldn't afford anywhere so I had to move to Essex.,Angry. I've lived in London all my life. My family have lived here for generations. My friends and kids live here. My job was here. I'm almost a pensioner and I feel like I'm being punished for working hard and saving. If I had a council home I'd still be in London. I wonder if soon any real Londoners will be left. Generations gone.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketer ,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",i Love London,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Southwark,"","","",To get a masters degree from a world-renowned institution and increase my chances to start an international career,I wanted to live in London and so far I haven't been disappointed. A downside is not to see family and friends often but it is not unbearable.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Fashion Historian and Curator,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",We can no longer afford private rents in any London borough for the size accommodation we need.,"Heartbroken. I was born in east London in the 60s and enjoyed living in many other inner London boroughs in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. I was educated at a London university, I have always been employed and worked in London. I not only had to leave my home of 46 years, I left everything I've ever known. All my family have dispersed around the UK and abroad recently because they too can no longer afford the rents. We have very little physical contact with each other now and that is heartbreaking for all of us, especially the children in our families. We feel as if our family was broken up and thrown out. Trying hard to not feel bitter and angry but I do because I was forced out of my home because of other's greed and pursuit of wealth at any cost to others which the UK government fully supports.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,nurse,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Islington,"","","","Professional reasons, searching for a better job with better conditions and more professional challenges ","Excitd with the apparent new opportunities and infinite possibilities leading to different futures, but sad to leave the loved ones behind... Trying to make peace with the fact that the sun will be like a mirage in the desert.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Unemployed,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I have not been able to find a job upon graduating and after 9 months of solid search. ,"At first I felt defeated, now I feel ecstatic!",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising creative,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work,"Good, but I know life will be harder and way more expensive. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Corporate Banker,5,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Kenya,London has become too expensive and lost the charm for bringing up a young family.,I have some concerns however feel that it is necessary to give my children a more fulfilled life.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,intern,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,parents home,not good,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Recent postgraduate student,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malaysia,Not able to get a post study work visa,It breaks my heart that I am not able to gain work experience in London since I've spent so much money to get an education there. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Housewife,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","Safer environment, open spaces, more comfortable area to bring up a family ","Great, it was the perfect time for us as a family ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","I've moved house eight times in the nine years I've lived in London. I can't afford to buy, but renting means I can't put down roots.","I love London, it's my home, but I'll never be able to buy a flat here and I can't keep renting forever. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Academic administrator,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",More space. Needed an extra(third)bedroom for our youngest daughter - even if it is a box!,"Moved in early January and very happy with the new place. Have lived in zone 2 London for 15 years, and this is the third property we've lived in and the best. We were in the last place for 11 years, and don't miss it. The residential street we're in now ",true,guardian
planning,business,"","","",Film production,0–9 employees,Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Overheads for film are just too expensive in London, and by that I do not mean wages. Rent, equipment hire, insurance, taxes...I could go on. We make film for brands too, so should be able to make a fair amount, but we can't in London.","I am excited about the prospect of being able to do what I love doing full time, without having to supplement my work to make ends meet.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,CG artist,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,money,sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work options ,excited ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,journalist,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","The saying goes ""When you're tired of London you're tired of life"" but I still have unfinished buainess here, I'm not tired yet, I'm leaving because if I don't I won't have a life.
We did the numbers, with a kid the cost of rent and chilcare is more than my own wage. We're moving so that at least one of us can help raise our family.","Ok, there's a lot more to do than just sit in London. I've been here ten years and in that time have discovered some great places and met great people. We had a good run, like a casino when you had a good hand, I guess were now cashing in while were still beating the house (just).",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Graphic designer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Croydon,Not very hapay as moving away from family,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,lecturer,4,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,"","","","",buying first flat,not good - I'd like to stay in my area,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,5,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","It is so difficult to start a business, or have a healthy work-life balance in london. I feel like to have any quality of life here you need to work full time in an shop/office/bank, so you never have time to follow your dream.",Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Camden,"","","",master,"Great city, just very very expensive.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Performance Artist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"I cannot afford to live, literally. I have no energy or time to create. Selling my soul to three jobs so I can be an Artist.","Heartbroken? Yes. A dream of a lifetime to live in London and be part of the exclusive and underground art scene, which unfortunately does not pay my bills. Working three jobs eating cabbage and boiled rice so that I could stay in my beloved Peckham where my rent has risen from 350p/w to 550p/w in the past 3years (wo bills). I will try and regain some energies and love for this city so I can come back and fight for it, if it's still the city worth fighting for...if not...Berlin? ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Design Consultant,3,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","We were completely priced out of the market. I couldn't justify spending over half a million on a three bedroom house, when we could get four bedrooms with a garden for much less outside of London. Most of the houses we viewed in Greater London needed a lot of work doing, despite being over the 500k mark! ","I miss living in London and never expected to leave when I came here as a student 20 years ago. I would have loved it if my daughter could have grown up in this magnificent city, but we didn't have much choice when it came to buying a property. Unless we were happy to live in a 2 bed flat somewhere.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Account Manager,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","We can't afford to buy a home in London, nor can we afford to rent a decent 1 bed, that isn't an ex council in a nice, safe area on the tube line. ",Heartbroken. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,CAD manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","","","",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative - Film and Television Production,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hackney,"","","",To carve out my own path through life.,The doors are all open but the seats are reserved and there's no space on the floor.,true,internal
planning,business,"","","",graphic design,0–9 employees,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","London has become unaffordable for me to live. I planned for years to buy a small flat in South East London in 2013-2014, where I've rented for 10 years, but prices have risen sharply over the past 18 months, by as much as 40%, and are now out of reach. Also, my rent has increased sharply, thanks to rising house prices in the area.",sad and angry,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Civil Servant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","The commute home from central London if I was out for a drink or a meal or a movie in the evening had got to be too horrible. The trains are not nearly frequent enough and completely unreliable. I wanted to live within walking distance of a cinema, or a d","The house I bought is structurally sound, but has been a Buy To Let house and completely neglected by the landlord. The place was utterly filthy, full of rubbish left by previous tenants, and infested with cockroaches. So the excitement of moving back nea",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing manager,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",job,good but I find london housing prices crazy,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Video Editor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Tired of the second-rate Lon-Dubai my city has become. ,Ecstatic. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,"","","","","I currently pay £650 cpm for a single room in a flat with 5 others. No living room, 1 bathroom. I can't afford to stay here.",Worried. I have to keep sharing which means living random strangers again.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Administrator,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",My husband and I wanted to buy our first property together with 2 bedrooms so that we can start a family and couldn't afford anything in London.,Disappointed that people on average wages can no longer raise their families in London. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Civil Servant,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Havering,"","","",Wanted to purchase rather than rent. Wanted an affordable area with good schools. ,Happy,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,lecturer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","","We want to buy, but as first time buyers we haven't a chance of buying where we live now. Even Croydon's starting to creep up in price now, we'll probably be pushed out to Sanderstead or Purley Oaks.","Don't really mind too much as it's still an easy journey into London for arts, culture and adventure, but less crowded than the inner London boroughs. Would have loved to have been able to afford a place in Forest Hill though. Not a chance, even though we're child-free and earn close to £90k between us.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Research Associate,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I feel ostracized from life and ashamed to still be renting in my 30s, despite having a good job. I don't want to live somewhere so unashamedly smug and uncaring.",Nervous but excited.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Entertainer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Global opportunities based here,"It was fun but the cost of living here is enormous relative to NYC, Toronto etc",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Finance Controller,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","I was renting in Lewisham, and after a year the landlord increased the rent. I then had to move and went to Brixton. After 9 months the landlord decided to sell. I wanted to stay on the area but it was impossible due to the rocketing prices. I have just rented a flat in Brockley and I am bitting my nails waiting for the rent increase when we renew the contract.","I have been in London for nearly 15 years and I have had to move so many times that I have lost count.
I want a place that I can call home, but it is proving impossible. Having to relocate stressed me, and the state agents don't make things any easier; on the contrary, I feel bullied and disrespected by them.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Community Manager,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I was fortunate enough to have a relatively comfortable lifestyle by London standards. My rent (through sheer luck) was also reasonable for a zone 3 flat. Despite this, I wasn't financially able to save any money or make any property or pension investment","Mostly positive - I've been fortunate enough to settle into a good job and the quality of life here is considerably higher than anything I experienced in London. Despite this, London is my home and I do miss it. Australia is so inaccessible for visiting f",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Moving further out of London to allow a house purchase ,"Frustrated by the need rather than choice to change my local area, and significantly increase my commute.
Appalled at the behaviour of estate agents - I cannot believe they are not regulated or have anything resembling an enforceable code of conduct. Their shameless money grabbing and contempt for sellers and buyers is a serious problem.
",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,4,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Cause I pay the price of one room for a house just for me and my girlfriend.,Very good,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Charity worker,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","Fifteen years of hard graft helping charities as a fundraiser, my rent and my bills are almost 50% of my take home pay. That was fine when I was 25 and living with mates but now I have two children and I need a bigger place for them I'll be paying closer to 85% of my take home pay. ",Bitter,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Property Manager ,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Jamaica," I am investing in property abroad and making a business from it, something that I would struggle to accomplish here as property prices and the cost of living in London have become too high for me.",I'm excited to relocate. I'll always have ties and reasons to come back to London but my cost & quality of living would be vastly improved and I'd be alot happier.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Writer, musician, and office boy.",1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Georgia,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Opportunities.,"I came here to find a better job and earn a better living. Currently I'm stuck in retail, but I have hopes that it will all work out soon and I'll get the same type of office job I had back home, but with a decent salary this time. I think London has great opportunities, for me to explore my hobbies and meet like-minded people. But truthfully, so far, the city has been a little bit boring. Maybe if I had a bit more pocket money to spend...",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD student,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Lambeth,"","","","In order to purse a great PhD opportunity, which I've worked hard to achieve. I could have stayed in Ireland for a similar opportunity, but my future prospects would have been few.","I know that I am lucky to have this opportunity, but London is already wearing me down. I am a little fish in a big, competitive, anonymous pond. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT stuff,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Time for an adventure.,It's hugely expensive here - for things that don't really seem to work either.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,News producer / editor / cameraperson,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","Every time I visited London, I felt like I was leaving home when I left. So after my Masters, I moved there with all my savings, my flatmate and a lorry full of our most treasured possessions. I just had an unpaid internship but was determined to make it here. I did. Here, it feels like anyone who really wants it can.","It was my dream. It turned out to be very different from what I imagined. In some ways, it is even better. I met amazing people from all over the world, everyday I discover something new in the city, and I've got a great job where I'm not stuck behind a desk. Life is more expensive, but I wouldn't trade it for anything else right now. I might feel differently someday though, if I want to own a home, or who knows, even have a family.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"",Teacher,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",The prices are high,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Customer Experience - Technology Firm,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Love London and the 'experience' of London,"Has been my dream for years, and finally was able to do it. However the debt I have incurred, as a result, is making it harder and harder to even visit Canada and more. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Manager,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","",Spain,Overseas,"","","",Spain,My wage will provide me with a much higher standard of living elsewhere.,I can't wait to get away from the high prices and the grey weather! ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,social worker,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Fed up of commuting.,Great to be back in London,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Needed a bigger house and couldn't afford one in our London borough,"Happy, bigger house, moved closer to friends and still less than an hour from London - I couldn't have moved further away though as I miss it a lot and frequently return",true,internal
planning,business,"","","",Media Company,0–9 employees,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Our business and 40 other small businesses and individuals are being kicked out of our studios so they can be turned in to upscale apartments. ,I increasingly feel that this city is not for anyone but the super rich anymore. I personally don't ever imagine being able to own a home here.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,unemployed,4,"","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,London is the world. Where we hate to love and love to hate.,"Sad, depressed angry for leaving really special people behind.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,actuary,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Love London so for the experience and ease of travel ,Great,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Our rent is going up every year and our wages aren't. We want a quality of life and the idea we can buy a house.,Sad but hopeful that the north of the country could regenerate because of this.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"Costs in london, stress of london.",Fucking wicked,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Self-employed,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I feel like I can't fully participate in social activities because everything here is just so expensive.,"A little sad, because I have many people here who I like. At the same time I feel excited about a new opportunity and new environment that might allow me to live a better life.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,filmmaker,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I have to work non-stop just to pay my rent and travel, leaving me with no time to fulfil my creative dreams",I feel I'm leaving behind a city whose identity is shifting,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Finance & Operations Manager,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Newham,"","","",For work. Employment prospects are dire up North. I was commuting for over 4 hours a day,Excited - I love my new job and easy commute - but at the same time I miss my friends and family,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I can't afford to live in the city I grew up in.,"Sad. London is home, but it's not enough for me to survive here.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Art Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",to pursue further study at an affordable/ liveable cost,"on one hand I am passionate about reversing the processes of centralisation, so it seems like the best way to act on my beliefs is to move away from the center. On the other hand there is a sense of missing out on possible opportunities and encounter in London. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Personal Assistant and Publishing Student ,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"London is soul-sucking. You only work to pay rent and bills. Unless you are rich, but that's another story. Now that I am about to have my first baby, I really can't keep struggling. ","I'm so disappointed, I came here full of hopes, now I just can't wait to stop paying a ridiculous rent.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Charity worker,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Landlord sold,"Excited, and a bit annoyed that my previous landlord sold only 6 months into the contract.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Time Traveller.,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Costa Rica,Within London,Islington,"","","","I've lived in 5 countries over 4 continents but failed to find the fashion, food, divirsity and creativity of London, so I keep boomeranged back to the capital. ",Excellent. London is the place to be for prosperity. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Legal secretary and legal translator,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I could not get enough work to maintain my income. I also did not have enough money in my pension. So I sold my London flat, which I've owned for over 20 years, and used the money to purchase another property in Glasgow and to invest for my old age. I'm also trying to increase the amount of translating work I do.","Generally positive, but I miss the cultural life in London. I always intended to retire to Scotland, but I would have liked to have stayed longer in London, perhaps another 10 years.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Creative,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,City of London,"","","",For the football.,Pretty pumped!,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,IT Manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,"","","","",My rented home is being redeveloped to maximise profit for the owners. ,Dreading it. I know that even on an above average family income that most of the city I call home is well beyond my means. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Programmer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,Within London,Newham,"","","",due to ex-boyfriend and job opportunity,L like Lost Love & Loneliness ...and London as well.,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Overseas,"","","","",London is overcrowded and too many freeloaders.,Happy.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Camerawoman,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","","Me and my housemate (both hard-working, skilled professionals with pretty decent wages) have been moving house almost every year for the past 4 years because every time, contract expired, the landlord had decided to sell. Though moving within the same area and looking always for the same type of property (2 bedroom flat with living room), we have seen rents sky-rocketing year after year and seldom matching the quality of the available offer.","I am worried that, next time I'll have to move, I will have to go back to house-share with 3 more people in order to be able to afford living in London. And at 34, the idea of living like a student is not appealing anymore.
I have given up on the idea of buying within Greater London one day, as mortgages and public transport prices are way out of hands.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Personal Assistant,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",Priced out. And really wanted a garden.,"I feel like London is my home, I commute in every day so can still enjoy it's spoils, but I can't afford a nice place with a garden in London. I like where I live now but I really miss London. Most of all, I miss having the option to live in my favourite place in the world.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Entrepreneur,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,"To start my own Business, which in London would be impossible to afford. I intend to go back to ope n my 2nd shop though. I love London.",I miss London but I must say I'm living a more quiet life now that gave room to a more spiritual existence.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",India,Personal reasons and London is expensive! ,"Excited, but I'll miss London",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,Job Prospects,Apprehensive. Not looking forward to leaving loved ones,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Postgraduate student ,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Job offer,"Delighted! After completing my undergraduate degree in London, I can't wait to get back to the city. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising Executive,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",It's cheaper to commute from outside the city I was born in then to live in it.,"Betrayed. I never understood gentrification until it evicted me so my flat could be demolished to make way for ""luxury apartments"". ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Quality of life in London is so poor for people with a modest income. Rent is ridiculously high. I was not enjoying life.,Best decision ever.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architect,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,We were 2 professional educated adults (not working in finance) living in a 1 bedroom flat. We couldn't afford buying a property in London within a reasonable distance to our offices. We couldn't see this improving in the next few years so we had to move ,We both had a life in London and we both felt sad of giving that up. London was a great place to leave,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Art Director,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"Cheaper, calmer, better way of life, more opportunities. ","Good, I feel much more at home in Amsterdam. And less stressed about pushing 67 people out the way to get on a bus. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Work,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Director,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Even though my wife and I can afford to buy a house in London, staying here means we'll be on the edge of poverty forever, especially once we start our family.","It breaks my heart. I was born in another country and my family moved a lot when I was a child. Consequently, I've lived here for 25 years. I can't relate to anyone in my country of origin and I'm not English, however I am a Londoner. I will be leaving the only home I have ever known.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Civil Servant,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",The commuting costs of travelling into London from bordering counties are absurd which is why I'm moving to a job in Oxford.,The only people I know who can afford to buy houses in the city are the recipients of substantial handouts from family. This is terribly unfair for those less fortunate.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Executive Assistant,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Sick of the mindless rat-race existence, our 5 year old daughter being forced to do a longer day than us just so we can afford to live in the city, and we can buy mortgage free in the profit we'll make on selling up. No brainer. ","Can. Not. Wait.
Our friends are our friends, wherever we live. ",true,internal
planning,individual,45â54,125020,3,hLCDCJIgoHDftreuc,0â9 employees,Within London,Merton,Hampshire,Scotland,Wallis and Futuna,Commuting distance of London,Tower Hamlets,Cambridgeshire,The South West,Central African Republic,gJ6ofC http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,gJ6ofC http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,Within London,Hackney,"","","","I constantly miss the way London, and especially Hackney, makes me feel about myself. ","Excited, both in an anxious and happy way. I'm afraid of poverty, of not being able to find a relevant job and of being lonely. But still... I want to be there. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Slovenia,Within London,Islington,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Creative Director,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"London is too expensive to live against the living cost and the wage that are given to even the most 'prestigious' jobs. Even on a Senior Wage you still have to pay 50% of your income towards survival leaving on 50% for enjoyment. Which means no savings and no chance of changing your life in a quick way, but in a cycle of spending and earning back into the system. Its very polluted here, dirty and difficult. People in general are aggressive, negative and unfriendly. Having travelled a lot I can say I feel least comfortable and happy here out of all the places I've been and I've lived here for 10 years. It used to be enjoyable and do-able, now its time for me to make a change just the way london has become a financial district and Oligarch / Oil money playground, not a city of variety as it once was. ",Excited for a potentially brighter future,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Conservationist,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"We recently got rejected from renting a house because, at the mere age of 27, we were too young.","",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Camden,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Job relocation opportunity made easier by the fact we had outgrown our small flat and were out-priced from buying anywhere bigger in or near our established and much loved community of Honor Oak.,"Happy, excited, but nervous about leaving London after 20 years... my wife more so being London born.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hackney,"","","","To experience life and work away from Australia, where as a designer I sometimes feel very removed from the rest of the world. I feel compelled to try and 'make it' in one of the cultural capitals of the world and be closer to the design, art and culture I admire. ","People's reactions to my plan to move to London have been so varied, from statements like 'but it's so miserable there' and 'London is over' to 'You'll never want to leave' and 'it's the best city in the world'. Similarly I seem to sway between a few mental states myself—I have feelings of extreme anxiety about competing with the huge number of creatives in the city, who are all vying for work as well as feelings of un-smother-able excitement to be a part of a city that represents so much creativity. I am excited to be a tiny part of the big machine that is London.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,unemployed,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,University,Pissed off.,false,internal
planning,,65 and older,Real,3,"",50–249 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Harrow,Buckinghamshire,The South West,Aruba,Elsewhere in the UK,Sutton,Essex,The South West,Kenya,"","Do not make use of Pristiq for a problem for which it was hydrochlorothiazide not suggested. The following are thought about to be insignificant negative side effects that are most likely to disappear alone: tetracycline antibiotics constipation, burning, diarrhea, tingling, frustration, pain, dizziness, masked eyesight, and tummy pain. There is celebrex 200mg capsules no requirement to stress about them as long as they disappear, because those negative effects are simply likely to be the signs of the person's physical body adapting to the treatment. PVAN is linked with severe outcomes, including deteriorating kidney function and renal graft loss Adverse Reactions (6.2)] Patient monitoring may assist find people stromectol 3mg in danger for PVAN. You will certainly should be taking every dose of Tetracycline with a complete glass of water clindamycin cost regarding a hr prior to eating or more hours adhering to one. It avodart has been designed for people that have this kind of problem and have already attempted various other treatments unsuccessfully. The impact of these zithromax communications on mean AUCs and Cmin are recaped in Table 7. Pediatric use of Coumadin site here is based on grown-up data and also suggestions, and also readily available limited pediatric data from empirical researches and also person computer system registries. CYTOXAN and its metabolites are dialyzable although there are possibly nexium quantitative differences relying on the dialysis system being used. Individuals with jeopardized kidney feature might show some quantifiable modifications in pharmacokinetic specifications of CYTOXAN metabolic rate, however there is no consistent proof suggesting a demand for CYTOXAN dosage modification in individuals with renal feature disability. Do not take one more dose till you talk with your medical professional.|If you puke within 1 hour after taking either prednisone tabs dose of Plan B. You will certainly have to consult buy tadalafil a medical professional to see which amount of Sildenafil you will certainly profit from. The safety and security as well as effectiveness of oral contraceptive pill products may be had an effect on with coadministration of anti-HIV protease inhibitors. Health care service providers must refer to tretinoin cream usp .05 the tag of the specific anti-HIV protease preventions for further drug-drug interaction info. You will certainly be selecting from our listing of best places to be going shopping with, so you will certainly be sure mobic to locate just the best thing. ",,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Local gov,4,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Myriad of reasons - closer to family, live by the sea, less urban lifestyle for my kids",Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,copywriter,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,City of London,"","","","I'd like to offer my copywriting services to your organization. That's way too many words for a billboard, real or otherwise.",Pretty good so far.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,The South East,"",I got bought out by the council to make way for 'regeneration' and couldn't afford to buy anything else in London. ,"After twenty five years and with roots going back several generations; I feel sad to have left the town that held such a big place in my heart. Memories good and bad, pepper the streets in the north, south, east and west.
I'm glad I'm not there now though to witness the awesome might of the developers - bulldozing intricate communities. It was breaking my heart every day. At least I feel like I can breathe again.",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Design,10–49 employees,Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Hackney,"","","",the company has moved in London from Barcelona,first was good but now less happier ,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ukraine,Within London,Camden,"","","",To study for a bachelor's degree.,"Terrified. I'll be sleeping on friends' sofas because I can't afford my own home. But London is success and opportunity and freedom, and I am willing to sacrifice everything for that.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,User researcher,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Everyone I know was desperately saving everything to get a mortgage on a teeny tiny flat on the outskirts of a borough where they have hardly any friends, just to get on the property ladder. I didn't want that life.","I miss the buzz of London and the varied work opportunities. But now that I've left, I feel I'll never be able to afford to come back.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,ceo,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",cant afford a house,"",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,teacher,2,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Going home where the most expensive city in Australia is cheaper then London,terrible. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,Because life in London is more exhausting than I think it should be ,Apprehensive ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Same exact new build apartment in Slough was £70000 cheaper!,"Sad, lived in Uxbridge for 20 years :(",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,scientist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Partly for a job. Partly for a change. ,Been in London 19 years do I'm ready for a change. But I'd like to cone back,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Property Developer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Bromley,"","","",18 year relationship has finally broken down. (HOORAY!!) Time to find a new husband...Not likely to find one in Westgate on Sea....Not one with his own teeth and hair anyway.,VERY excited.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",I cant afford a family home in London and we want to start a family ,Not too happy. I would like to be able to afford a family life in London near my work. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,developer,1,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,Why stay? I can have the same life in various other European cities without the absurd rent and crowding (in housing and transport).,Can't wait to get out.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Writer,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","","","","","","Ran out of options after 6 years of trying to get a thesis popular science book funded, so had to downshift to France to afford to live.",Feel like I am in exile.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Market Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",I am buying a flat and cannot afford to live in South London any more ,"Excited to try a new area but feel like I'm just making the best of it. All my friends live within 10 mins of me, I'm leaving part of me behind. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,full time employee,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,i came to London to advance my career but plan to leave when i have kids. It is too expensive to raise a child in London.,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Environmental Specialist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","","While moving to London is highly romanticized, its a romance I want to experience.",Over the moon!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Accountant ,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Work life balance, and to be able to afford an actual house (as opposed to a flat)",Excited. Bournemouth is better than London in every way possible.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,copywriter,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Work,Conflicted,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Charity worker,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","","We have a young family and want to buy a house so we have some stability, but can't afford anything suitable in London. ","I had lived in London for half my life, but have to see relocating as a positive choice as otherwise I'd be permanently depressed. Even though we now live somewhere with a good quality of life, it's greatly dented by the daily 3 hour round trip to get to work. I don't see as much of my family as I should. We earn good salaries so it's sad we can't afford to live where we work.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Town Planner,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","","I wanted to live and work in a liveable city where I could walk to a shop, walk to my daughter's school and walk to work",Mixed. The opportunities are fantastic .. except I now can't afford to take them,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketing & Communications Officer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,Newham,"","","",Because my partner already relocated 6 months prior for work.,A bit unsure because of pricing but excited at the same time,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Bit by bit they bought this city's backbone. It's no longer a place to live and create. It's an animal pen.,Sad. It's an act of necessity at this point.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Two years ago my landlord decided to sell the flat where me and my flatmate had been living for over 4 years. It was a listed grade II modernist building close to Columbia Rd and Broadway Mkt and we had no plans of moving anytime soon but in that situatio,"More often than not we are being forced to relocating for rents have been consistently going up year on year to the point that it becomes financially unviable financially to stay, or else landlords who try to cash in when there are sudden price hikes and ",false,guardian
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Try to make a future easily ,Sad. I love London but hate it same time ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,artist,4,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"Pricing, people, general attitude","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,"","","","",New job opportunities. Definitely new lite.,I'm certainly afraid of how much is going to cost me paying a renta in London,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,software engineer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Bromley,"","","","Central London is crowded, dirty and very expensive.",It was a superb decision,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist ,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",We have a new baby and despite both having good jobs we can't afford anywhere to live. ,We were both born and raised in London and our daughter will never get that amazing opportunity. At the moment it's making me cry most days. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Instructor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,The job opportunities for non-nationals are incredibly limited for my field.,"Sad but honestly, the quality of life in London on account of the expense, bustle, grime, and work/life inbalance helps bolster my decision to relocate.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","",New Zealand,Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,"Too expensive. Too many people. I need beach, outdoors and nature.",Great.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,artist/graphic designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","","Want to be in a larger city with more to offer, culturally.",Excited to move to a culturally richer and more lively environment,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Haringey,"","","",To attend the prestigious university which has accepted my MA application ,I like the city and I appreciate the opportunity it gives to me but I'm scared that even if I will get the job I'm studying for I will never be capable to buy a house or raise a child here,,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Office Manager ,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","After moving here nearly 4 years ago I still haven't financially recovered. I want to buy a house and will never be able to do that here. Ditto I want to live alone which even by renting I can't do here. I've made the most of the cultural opportunities in london which I love but I don't enjoy city life anymore- the atmosphere is too stressful, people are not friendly in the same way as the north, and the standard of living can't be the same - I would like a car and to go to normal supermarkets and have a more regular life that I couldn't get here (unless I was a millionaire) ","I'm sad because many of my friends are down here and I'll miss being close to them, but otherwise am overwhelmingly excited to get out of the city. I feel like I've 'done' London now and that real life lies elsewhere. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Follow my partner and better quality of life. Space, weather, rythme. ..People are friendlier, work life balance is better and more suited to have a family. ","Excited, great new opportunity, was looking to leave before but work was really a driver for staying in London. Can't wait to have a house, better weather and nice environment. But anxious as to whether we will will like it. We might get bored after living in London. And leaving Europe is slightly stressful. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,translator,3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Just had a baby and London is too expensive ,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Legal Counsel,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Westminster,"","","","Change of life, better job",Super happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Need a bigger place as want to start a family. London is too expensive. ,"Bittersweet. Happy that we can now afford to live in a house with a garden and garage and I don't have to park my car 3 roads away, but frustrated that I still work in London and now have a beast of a commute. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Lewisham is dangerous, far away and a general drag to live in. ","Great, although it's going to be fucking expensive.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Software Developer ,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Tired of moving every 6 months due to greedy landlords. ,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Accountant,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",I can't afford to buy a house in London,"i feel sad. My family are in London, and my mother doesn't drive so I will see her less ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Accountant ,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cannot afford a house to raise a family ,"Sad that I've been pushed out of the city of my birth, that I will no longer be close to my friends (many of whom are also being pushed out)",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Radio Producer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I don't want to live like a student whilst working a 50 hour week. Rent, transport and living costs are just too high.","I moved to London to chase my dream job. Whilst I managed to get that job, I'm now trapped here as London is the only place in the country I can do it. The novelty wears off pretty quickly when you realise the things that are great about London are out of reach for anyone who can barely afford to eat every month.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"","","","","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","London is not a place to start a family, housing is way too expensive and there's too much pollution.",liberated.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Online Marketing Director,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Quite simply because of the ultra high cost of living.,"Had I not moved out of London, I would have sentenced myself to a life dedicated to pay debt.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Art Director ,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",It's just too expensive and a lot of my reasons for wanting to live in London are being culturally cleansed from the city.,Dissapointed and angry. London is one of a kind and it is being destroyed in exchange for short term profit for the few. It's like watching a rare animal go extinct with the people in charge looking on and cheering. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Film / VFX,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",A job in VR,"Not so good. The city is crazy expensive, even though I am earning what's a huge amount of money for me, coming from Portugal, I don't feel like my quality of life will increase. ",false,internal
planning,business,"","","",Advertising,0–9 employees,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","It's just so unaffordable now, I want to give my children at least the same opportunities and childhood I had and ironically the only way I can afford to do that is to leave.",Defeated. I was the first person in my family to go to University. Yet I am worse off then my parents were at the same age. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising Planner,4,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",I want my two daughters to have some space to move. ,I've lived in Wimbledon my whole life but at least I'll be able to afford a house now.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Self-Employed Creative,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Turkey,Within London,Islington,"","","",I've been sent here by my ex-company and got fired. I decided to try to stay since this is the best place to live in. ,I'm living on my savings now. Iknow it'll finish eventually and maybe I will have to go back but in the end I will have 2 years to myself which is worth a lifetime in some other countries.,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,community worker,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",To free up money so I can help my 30 year old daughter to have a home. Also out of London. ,Mixed. London is hard and i hate lots of the changes. Ugly developments. Social cleansing. Privatisation of public spaces and so on. But I have many friends here and it will not be so easy in a new places. Hoping I could get to Hastings or Brighton where there is vibrancy and different cultures. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,interior designer and photographer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","","Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of",Within London,Islington,"","","","I relocated from a different country to London because:
a) I always wanted to end up in a country where English language is spoken, so, England (London) was the closest to my country.
b) I love the English culture. People are so polite, always use their manners and are well educated.
c) As a former architecture and interior designer, my passion is architecture - thus I'm fascinated with the architecture over here.","It's overpriced place to be living in, but once your dreams come true - that doesn't really matter. I suppose...",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Live Music Industry - Concert Producer,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","I left London 8 years ago and though I still travel in for work everyday - you couldn't pay me enough to live there now. I live in beautiful countryside, 40 mins by train to London. My lovely semi-detached house in a highly desirable village was the price of a studio flat in London. Winning. : )","Best decision I ever made. I love London, I was born at the UCH and lived in North London for 28 years, but it's a ridiculous place these days... Glad I'm out.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Because it's just so much money for so little gain.,Awful.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Officer (NGO) ,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I am bored with London. Too expensive and very poor quality of life,"I used to love London! I loved its vibe and dynamics... so many opportunities and choices! But at some point in your life you just need to swap your busy life for something more of a value.
I live in Cornwall now and the quality life of live is just so much better here. It is not true what they say ‘’if you are bored with London, you are bored with life’’. If you leave London, you start to realize what life is all about.
",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,65 and older,Accountant,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"I made London my home for 18 years. Although I was able to manage when I was working, I know I would never be able to retire in London. This was my choice but it was a reluctant one.",It broke my heart to leave and I miss it every day.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Sound Engineer,6+,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,My housemates and I can only afford our 4 bedroom house because there's 6 of us. I'm moving to a cheaper city to have my own space again.,I'm worried that I won't be able to find enough creative work elsewhere but I have to work non-stop in London just to pay the bills so at least I'll have more free time when I leave. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,hoteliere,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"i've stayed here for two years but I gave on trying to extend my visa before even trying. Given a good opportunity to return to London one day, I will probably say yes please ",weird,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Bigger house,Happy & nervous,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Part time student,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Totally unaffordable,Lose everything that I had lived in an are for,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,freelance writer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","I love London, all my friends are here and all the research I do is based here.","It has been rough to start with, as I have lived like a student and struggled. But then my parents helped me buy a flat, and that is truly the only way you can live here- with someone backing you. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising Account Manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The cost of being in London was prohibitive to planning our future and starting a family. Where London was once exciting and full of possibilities for us, it eventually became an insurmountable obstacle.",Disappointed that it wasn't possible to stay longer and experience more of what truly is an exciting and wonderful city.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Civil Engineer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Bromley,"","","",Work opportunities,Exited,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Self-employed,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I am going back to the US because I will be able to live for way, way less. ",Mixed feelings. I will always love and miss London. ,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Performer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",For a career,Scared. Very.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate Management Trainee,6+,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Can't afford to remain in London,"I have loved growing up in London with my family, have had so many great opportunities and experiences, now I have graduated and want to buy my own home I simply can't afford to stay in London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Computer Systems Consultant,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Job prospects are all down here.,It's a necessary evil. The quality of life is so much better in the North.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Assistant,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Money. It was simply too expensive to remain in London. In Wales we rent twice the space for half the price.,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","Because I couldn't afford, nor did I think it was acceptable, for half my salary to go on my rent and buying was not an option",By the time I made the decision I felt relieved to leave ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Nurse,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",The new language of London is money and money only. Unfortunately I don't speak it fluently enough so I have been cast out.,Angry yet optimistic that something better (and less exploitative) lies ahead.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Freelance Television Cameraman,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Could not afford a family home in London. Sale of my 1 bed flat in Peckham paid for a 3 bed house in Hertfordshire.,"Sad to leave London but know how lucky we were to benefit from housing ""windfall""",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,teacher,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","","London is becoming a theme park, it has no life, no vitality: it is the brittle toy of rich exploiters.",Very very sad.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,transport planner,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",More space. Less cost. Better environment for bringing up children,Leaving a life behind Looking forward to change,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,lecturer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work opportunities. I'm from London and want to be closer to my family as my parents get older. ,"I'm glad to be coming home as I was born in East London, but I worry that I am going to be unable to afford to live around my family. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Company director,2,"","","","","","","",Within London,Camden,"","","","no prospect of owning or even renting a family home in London, plus it is becoming a city only for the wealthy. ",Very resentful. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,Notting Hill Housing trust refused to repair a gas fired heating boiler and a hole in a wall for a year. A senior judge ruled a head of gas safety re wrote the contemporaneous records. So I left,I will always miss the city of my birth. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","We bought a lovely 3 bed house (with a garden!) in a beautiful village with a train station, for the same amount we sold our pokey 2 bed flat for. Recently married and looking to start a family, we just couldn't afford the additional bedroom in London. The commute is 40 minutes, and we now have fresh air and more money. ","Bittersweet. Had we been able to afford a house in a nice part of London (we lived in Balham and loved it) then we probably would have stayed for another few years. But the cost was ridiculous and unreachable. In this way, central London is losing its character. It would be great to see some places in the centre not owned by the super rich. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Communications Manager,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Property prices in London are too exhorbitant. London is great but you have to be rich to afford to live here. ,"I would love to have stayed in London closer to my family network but as i was looking to buy a house outside London was the only option left for me. I Didn't want to get to my 40s and still be house sharing!.
I still commute into London as the salary levels on offer are better in London.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Digital Manager,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Only the extremely wealthy can make a decent life in London. ,Glad to go. The place I've bought cost about a tenth of what it would cost in London. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Theatre Composer,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","It has become too expensive for anyone in an arts based career to live in a healthy and financially sustainable way. When your monthly rent for a bedsit in South London is twice that of a two bedroom country cottage In Derbyshire, you have to reconsider why you need to stay in the capital.","I have no regrets whatsoever, I have a creative, fulfilling career and a beautiful home.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Company Director,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",To get within catchment area of good schools for our daughters,Like it might never happen,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Data analyst,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",I'll never get on the property ladder if I stay in London,"I'm frustrated, I have a good job and earn well above average, but I can't even afford a shared ownership property.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,film Costume supervisor / Mother,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",New baby meant need for more space especially a garden,"Gutted completely gutted loved old neighbourhood, it's vibrancy, the proximity of green space good food and facilities, it is beyond compare to anywhere else I have lived in London. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Jouranlist,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"I felt like I was going nowhere fast, and paying dearly for the experience.","It's sad, but now I can actually buy a house and invest money while enjoying a good lifestyle.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Brand Strategist,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Bigger space and a sense of community,"I've never felt more at home in London than in Manor House. It signifies everything I love about my city - community, grit, creativity and love.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Developer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",All the big career opportunities for developers and technologists seem to be here.,"I've always lived in quiet rural areas so I'm excited about the new possibilities for my career, but scared of being alone in such an anonymous place.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Creative Design & Development,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Out priced for the last 10 years at every turn. Couldn't get on the property ladder, in any way shap or form. Want a decent usable space to live and secure investment for the future.",Wish we had relocated away 10 yrs ago. But it wasn't viable then. Renting in London is just no longer worth it any more. It's just dead money. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,digital marketer,2,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London is where my life in the UK started. I went to Manchester for Uni in 2008. I always missed London. Now , I am back in London, I felt so much has changed. I can no longer maintain a decent life style here anymore, and will never afford a property here. The emotional disconnection makes me plan to leave London. ",Looking forward to have a new life back in Manchester. I can live in my own property. and have regular holidays with the extra money I can save up in the North.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Regulation Managwe,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",We had our first child nearly 2 years ago and we wanted to move from our flat to a house. We sold our flat quickly but in the time it took us to find a house we were priced out of the areas we wanted to buy in. We didn't want to move to an area we didn't like and had a long term plan to move out of London before our child started school so we decided to move the plan forward.,"Mixed. We are excited to be in a new city and are enjoying proximity to green spaces / countryside. We were sad that we couldn't afford to upsize in the area we lived in and liked in London and we were sad to leave our friends. That said, we live in a beautiful place now and are enjoying life outside London. Work prospects are more limited. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Philanthropy Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"","","","","",I relocated back to London 1.5 years ago,"London always tempts me back because of career opportunities and its rich culture. However, I have very mixed feelings about how much it costs to maintain a decent quality of life here. The gap between rich and poor is widening. You can work hard and earn well but relatively speaking you pay a fortune to travel and have a roof over your head. Normal Londoners suffer because decision makers know they have no choice but to survive. This is not how civilised society should operate.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Barnet,"","","",To work as an audio engineer. ,I'm worried I won't be able to sustain myself very well once I move.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Self-Employed,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","Pound for pound the quality of life is better outside of London, even if you can earn more in the capital.",I'm gutted to be facing a choice between having a decent life and remaining in the city I was born in and call home.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,copywriter,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","If I ever want to get on the property ladder, start a family, get out of debt - frankly, ""grow up"" - then I have to make the heartbreaking choice to leave this city","angry, sad",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,MSc student,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Southwark,"","","","The situation in my country is not ideal. I came looking for good education and opportunities that I thought I couldn't find back home, and London looked like a good place for that.","Happy, it's what I wanted. But I have the feeling it won't be for long. The weather is awful compared to Barcelona, but the real reason for leaving would be the incredibly high rent, probably helped by the insanely expensive public transport. I think it's a difficult city for young people trying to find their career.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,town planner,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Camden,"","","",change in life style,cant wait,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Production Accountant ,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","I was born in London , grew up in London love London , but at 36 my family and I have finally been priced out.",Fine about it as we can finally afford a home.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Buyers admin assistant,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Job,I relocated last year. Hardest thing i have done. Everything is cheaper outside of London. But would i have got this job anywhere else ? ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Self-employed,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",My partner and I have been living at his parents' place to save rent. I'm now expecting our first child and we don't want to be in London. The rent is too expensive for the kind of lifestyle you get. The wealthiest areas (like Richmond) simulate countryside anyway - so why not just move to the countryside?!,"Can't wait - I've had enough of London. It's way overrated. It's crowded, expensive, and becoming so gentrified that it's losing its character. It feels like the humanness of it is being pushed further and further out to the peripheries, while the centre is reserved for the oligarchs and corporate leaders. It's hard seeing such high levels of poverty in some areas and the general feeling amongst the people is one of struggle. There's not much left that's appealing.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Cheaper rent, friendly artistic communities, nicer people. Hard working people.","Didn't think I'd ever leave London, but an emerging artist can not live in London unless they have rich parents.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Company owner and Director,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Living in London created a cycle brought on by financial constraints - live to work to live - I decided to break free of it.,"Moving back to Surrey is nice, unfortunate that it was not 100% on my terms.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,School Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Salary doesn't cover rent or the commute.,Apparently you have to be rich in order to teach the children of London.. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Banker,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Westminster,"","","",For another job within my same employer.,"I am thrilled have moved here -- I love big cities, so moving from Washington DC to London is a big step up. Now I just need some friends who are not other expats.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student ,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",We cannot afford a decent quality of life for ourselves or our baby son in London. Being evicted every year due to greedy landlords selling up has plagued our lives and is financially and emotionally breaking us. Watching our friends buy properties and thriving around us when we are scraping together rent for a flat with a mouldy kitchen is soul destroying and makes me feel as though I am failing my child. ,Devastated. London has become home and yet living here I feel homeless. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Croydon,"",Wales,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",I didn't have a good place to live the market of rooms in London is a total disaster ,Pretty bad it was a hard choice that I made ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,5,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"My girlfriend and I both have teaching jobs abroad - we are fortunate that we have transferable skills and can make this happen. Currently we live in a shared house in a lovely area of Haringey that we would never be able to afford with regards to buying our own home. If we were to buy our own home we'd have to move a lot further out which would considerably extend our commute; with 5.30 - 6.00am starts as it is this simply isn't an option. We could both look for promotions to stay in a more central location, but then we'd both be working 12 hour+ days 6+ days a week; we'd barely see each other.","It's a shame that we can't choose to stay in London beyond our current lifestyle, that we've really grown out of. We're at the stage where we want to buy a house and start a family soon, and this is financially very difficult in London. We could both try and look for promotions to be able to save a deposit for a house, but this would still take a number of years; such promotions would take their toll on our relationship - we both feel like we're burning out professionally as it is! And yet London needs teachers, nurses, social workers etc. One of the major assets which London has, which I love it for, is its diversity... what good is a city full of rich people? The real thing that breaks my heart though is I wonder how many of the children I teach will actually be able to afford to live in their home city once they grow up? I already know of many of my school's Alumni which is finding this very hard to do without parental support. It's becoming a city where opportunities are simply bought based on the size of your purse strings rather than earned through meritocracy and social equality.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web editor for a museum,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Because I'll never afford to have a home here. I work in the cultural sector and my partner is a self-employed musician and teacher. We're both lower middle class, graduates, but because our salaries aren't huge, London just isn't an option for us long te","Angry. I feel that housing is a complete con. I got all excited about the affordable option a few years ago, but that quickly became unaffordable again when prices began to rise. I think the price of housing, even 'affordable' housing, is offensive. It's ",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,interior designer and photographer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","","Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of",Within London,Islington,"","","","I relocated from a different country to London because:
a) I always wanted to end up in a country where English language is spoken, so, England (London) was the closest to my country.
b) I love the English culture. People are so polite, always use their manners and are well educated.
c) As a former architecture and interior designer, my passion is architecture - thus I'm fascinated with the architecture over here.","It's overpriced place to be living in, but once your dreams come true - that doesn't really matter. I suppose...",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,receptionist,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Impossible to find a jobbrelated to my studies. Now it's been enough working at something that does not even let me save some money since taxes and rent are unaffordable. Good positions only for people that have 4 years experience. How can I get experience if no one gives me the opportunity to start anywhere? ,Excited. London is stressful and expensive. The only thing I'll miss is talking in English everyday.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,video producer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Buying a place jointly with my partner.,Nervous about the transaction side of things and annoyed by how much we have to spend to get something reasonable but overall I'm happy about it.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,web developer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",I miss the city and my friends all live here, A little nervous but excited,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,"Photographer, Filmmaker, Curator, Lecturer",3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","I want to be a full time Curator, in London. Thats the dream. ",I feel scared. What if i'm not good enough to break into London. Ive been working in the Arts since I was 14 and it doesn't get easier. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Researcher,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","I can work from overseas, where housing costs are more affordable. My salary does not allow me to stay in London more permanently (e.g. high rents, impossibility to get a mortgage).","I would have preferred to stay in London long-term, where my employer and colleagues are based.",false,internal
planning,business,21 and under,650533,5,PDbrFtYOzEVGHnT,50â249 employees,Within London,Hounslow,Hertfordshire,The South East,Yemen,Elsewhere in the UK,Islington,Hampshire,Scotland,Hong Kong,L7QSHY http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,L7QSHY http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,journalist,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",London is expensive!,I feel good actually. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Business analyst,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Too expensive,Not great. I love london ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Senior Marketing Officer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",My boyfriend wants to be closer to his family.,"I feel gutted, although a change will be nice. I've been here for 7 years and no longer feel the need to 'do' all the latest bars, restaurants, street markets, immersive experiences...",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Urban Planner,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"In London I can be on a national average salary and just see it disappear on rent and travel. Elsewhere, I may earn less, but will spend less, having much more income at the end of the month. I also spend less time getting to work and at work. London, simply, annoys me. It's not unreasonable to want to afford a home and to travel to work without feeling like a sardine milked for every last penny I have. I also think it is possible to have a career without spending every waking moment in the office - something expected in London, but not abroad. What is the point in living in a London with so many possibilities, if none of them are available to me or my friends, due to economic or temporal demands that aren't an issue if you go elsewhere?","I wish I could make London work, and I see it as a choice to move, but if I stayed I'd have been signing up for a life of money worries and commuter stress. I'm sad to leave behind friends and family, and sad to leave behind the good things: amazing culture, great parks, an international connectedness. But I also feel a weight off my shoulders thinking about a much better home for much less money, the opportunity to save, a reduced commute that avoids an overcrowded train... and a collection of other cultural and leisure opportunities. Also, with the internet, cultural engagement and a sense of being on the beat of the global now is possible without being in a ""world city"". In fact, for concentration and some forms if creativity - it's much better!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,finance,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,London is miserable unless you are rich,Fine,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Admin ,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",For work,"Shit, London's a horrible city, and I can't afford more than a bedsit. If there was any work for language grads outside of London I'd be out of here like a shot.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,graphic design student,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I made the wrong decision regarding my university choices. At £9000 a year plus the living costs, I just couldn't afford another mistake.",London is close to my heart but I feel like in this city every decision is burdened with its economical cost. There is no space for trial and error.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Insights and Analytics, Digital Marketing ",2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","","I don't want to relocate, but it is impossible to reach the standard of living needed to raise a happy/healthy family. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,an ESL teacher,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Latvia,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",London has always fascinated me. I think my stay here will be only temporary but it's really exciting to be here where life is so colourful even if for a short while.,Happy and thrilled.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student,5,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","There is no room in London for anyone who isn't extremely wealthy, privileged and money-driven. My quality of life after graduating would be too low.","Sad, I would have liked to stay, but London is no longer a place I can afford to live comfortably.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications Specialist,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I love this city. As a self-proclaimed nomad, I never thought I would find a place to call home. Unfortunately, even though it breaks my heart, it's just not affordable to live in London anymore. I'll have to sell my soul to stay here, and that's just not okay.",It's heartbreaking. London is such a beautiful and cultural city and it's being run down by millionaires that don't even live in their apartments. London used to be a city of the people. That is no longer the case.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software engineer,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","","",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,content strategist,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Better work opportunities,"Much more expensive. More work, better pay, but incredibly high rent still leaves me with less disposable income.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Associate Tutor,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London is too expensive and we want to have another child but the cost of living here is so high.,"Ambivalent. There is so much about London that I love and I have so much support here as a lesbian mum, so I think that moving somewhere smaller is always a bit scary. What if we can't find families that look like ours etc.? I don't want my son to feel like too much of an outsider. In London that isn't a problem. But also I feel happy about living somewhere smaller and less stressful. London has such a relentless pace of life.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Music Producer,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Lack of affordable space for a studio,Annoyed that it has come to this,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,PhD student ,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,"London is becoming too much. It has everything, overpopulated and yet too individualistic and no sense of warmth or friendliness. Life in London has become about doing things to fill your loneliness and to find someone, while everyone avoids any contact as if human contact is something alien and should be avoided at all cost. ",Looking forward to it. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer ,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"",Scotland,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",I could never seem to do anything but pay rent and bills. What ever happened to having fun?,I'm sad. I grew up here. I found my first love here. I love the food here. But everything else is slowly fading away. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Expert,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","London is too expensive to spend every day in. Travel, food and drink is ridiculously rxpensive and is forcing me to relocate completely (job and home). ","Not very happy. It's exciting as it is a new adventure but ultimately, I work with great people and for a great company now and don't want to change that but due to costs in London, I have to. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",We didn't want to raise our children in a money-obsessed city,Happy but will miss aspects of London,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Producer,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"The cost of finding somewhere to live that isn't mouldy, small, and generally uninhabitable is prohibitive. Forget buying a place here, I can't even afford to rent.",I'm sad that I have to move because the higher-ups prioritise luxury flats that I can't afford and because they're so focused on attracting wealth that they don't want to build up the Londoners who made the city so special in the first place.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"",Russian Federation,Overseas,"","","",Russian Federation,"I'm leaving because nobody ever asked me to stay;
For four years of living in London I haven't been able to establish enough friend connections to make me stay;
I feel creatively bound by visa regulations;
The city is too expensive for me to be able to live in comfort here; ",I'm sad to leave but I don't want to stay.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Press Officer, Publishing ",1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Over 50% of my monthly salary went on rent, and I was getting into debt.","I'm sad to move back home to my parents - I miss living more independently. I am doing well in my chosen career, but city living is unattainably expensive. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Urban Planner,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Lewisham,"","","","I relocated because I was searching new opportunities for developing my professional career, while earning a decent wage for being economically independent (something that I can't experience in my hometown).","I feel excited by the amount of events, opportunities and possibilities of this city. At the same, I feel scared by its Urban Darwinism and by the constant push-out that several people are experiencing. I came for searching a planning position, but now I'll be happy if I could find a job in a coffee-shop. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Professional,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Weather, possibilities of working remotely.",Fantastic,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,None,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Love london,exited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Textile Artworker and Designer ,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I lived in London during and post undergraduate studies, I spent my 4 years of university doing unpaid internships, like everyone who is doing a degree in fashion, in the hope that my CV would be so appealing to employers that I would get a job after I graduated.
However no matter how impressive your CV looks, its impossible to apply to jobs that don't exist and the ones that do wouldn't cover rent let alone general day to day costs.
I'd be working to live and not be able to enjoy the London culture which is funnily enough one of the selling points company's use to advertise their jobs.",defeated,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Humanitarian worker,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","","For a new job; because I haven't been out of my comfort zone in years; because I feel London is the default option for my sector; because although all my friends are 'in' London there's no such thing as popping round for a cuppa; because I was lucky enough to buy my own home last year but London still feels like a transitory stage in my life, not home in the broader sense.",Apprehensive; excited; ready; relieved.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Researcher and mum,3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Kuwait,We were renting in Central London and then moved to Barnett after the birth if our first child. When I stopped working due to having a child we found no longer afford to pay the rent and enjoy the quality of life we wanted and he bake to save for our eon place. My husband was offered a job so we decided to go for it,Very sad. I really miss London. I have never been happier anywhere else. However we are saving more money now. But I feel our quality if life us not the same and I miss my friends and work. When we gave enough money to buy it is highly unlikely we will be able to afford anything in London. It's just not feasible with a growing family. Lots if great memories but that's it :-(,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Management Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",London is lonely and depressing and I want to be nearer my family.,I'm happy to be leaving London as it doesn't always feel safe and it is a very unfriendly city. I am happy to be nearer my family but frustrated that the job I did in London does not exist in Swansea and the skills I have are not as valuable here. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,teacher,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",The cost and quality of life available to someone on a teacher's salary is laughable on comparison to outside the capital.,"My girlfriend and I feel quite excited. I thought I'd be sad to leave London, but we've both just stopped enjoying living here. All the things we used to love seem to be being sold off and changed for the benefit of the super wealthy.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Accountant ,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Im young and single with the world at my feet. I wanted an adventure and a new path so I decided to move to my favorite place and the homeland of my family - London. ,"I am joyously happy I moved to London. It's a tough city, but a beautiful one. I love exploring the city and sometimes I have to remind myself that I actually live here and how cool that is. I have a great job here, even though it pays less than similar jobs in the States. I chose happiness over the extra money at this point in my life, though, and Ive never been happier. I notice every time the sun shines. I think many other Londoners, caught up in the grind, only notice the rain and clouds. Every city has its problems, but this one has endured much over the years and Im pleased to be a part of it. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Barman,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Even with a decent job I was priced out of London,"I'm not happy about it, but i'm not a yuppie so maybe it's for the best!",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,unemployed now,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I had an accident and now my brain doesn't work properly.
London was too loud, too busy and too stressful.
Everyone seemed unfriendly and inconsiderate and I wasn't happy.","Now I have moved I can't understand why anyone would live in London.
I'm constantly trying to talk my friends into moving here.
Life is better here, everyone is happier and as a result are lovely to each other. It's just a better place to live",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Greater job opportunities ,excited and optomistic,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Programme Lead health care ,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"I can live in a community that still has a community spirit.
I can afford to have children and give them the timetime and attention they deserve without having to sacrifice my career (as a woman)
I can afford a home where I own stairs of my own that area not shared. ","I'm sad that no matter what else happens, I'll never be able to have the choice to move back, it'll be out of my price range.
And I'm excited for a new life in beautiful Sweden. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Arts Professional,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Cost of living and quality of life.,"London is like an abusive partner; she'll take all the love you have to give, but give you little in return.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Our rent got put up so high, I only had £50 a week to live off after bills. I'd sit in my freezing flat, watching London out my window as that's all I could afford to do.",I'm angry at the greed of landlords. I'm angry nothing has been done to control them. I'm angry the city is becoming a playground for the rich. I'm scared the city will never recover from this. ,false,internal
planning,business,"","","",retail,0–9 employees,Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",the internet has destroyed my business,not happy,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Affordability of housing, salary for my work is the same nationwide ","Unhappy, I was born just outside of London and feel forced into moving.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Professional Services,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","","Landlord and his dogged real estate agents are exploitative. Default end of term rent increases (20% YoY), dodgy handy men overcharging for basic repairs, etc","Despite the above, I was somewhat neutral about having to move until I went through the process of having to dispute £2700 worth of claims against the bond by the land lord for ridiculous reasons. Normal wear and tear being classified as our fault, with l",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Producer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,The rent is prohibitive,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,You can find a job in my area easily in London however the city became unaffordable! My landlord of my previous flat raise the rent in more than 20% in one year and my salary raise in 5%! ,"I feel scared as the economic situation in Italy is not easy, however I am already interviewing and the cost of living here is much lower. Even being unemployed at the moment I already have a better quality of life from the one I had in London. I had a great salary and I was always broken! ",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Finance,50–249 employees,Overseas,"","","",Cayman Islands,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",For work,"Absolutely love London but it's so expensive that I will not be able to stay longer than 2 years. It will actually cost me out of my savings to stay here, rather than save anything from working here. I would stay longer if I could afford it, but won't be able to",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Client services ,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I will have a better quality of life in the South West. I will be able to afford a bigger house and be able to drive again. Everything is more expensive and more difficult in London.,I feel happy about it and I now know that London isn't for me,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,former freelancer,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Romania,Too expensive rents and my friends work so much I meet them once a month and got fed up,"I miss London, it is like my second home",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Translator with a Psychology Degree,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Norway,"We both work full time, but there's never enough money to go around. My home country, Norway, can offer financial stability",It's sad that so much would have to be sacrificed in order to stay in this amazing city. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Because the second step on the housing ladder is too much of a jump within London.,Will miss the buzz of living in the City,false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Analytics Manager,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,"Family, education, better quality of life",Excited to give my family a chance to thrive,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Film Director,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"I've moved so many times in the past few years, I can't count. Constantly battling unbearably unreasonable landlords and trawling through endlessly depressing gumtree ads for overpriced rooms in houses with people I don't know. My first flat I had was a 1 bedroom with a huge garden by London Fields for 500 a month, all in - I remember a friend of mine paying 650 for a luxury apartment with a gym and roof garden in Dalston and thinking it was extortionate at the time - nowhere near enough years later, I'm struggling to find a crap room in an ex council flat for the same amount. To put the desperation in to context; I couldn't believe it when another friend of mine just got OUTBID by rival viewers who said they'd pay an extra 100 a month on a rental in Peckham.
After being conned out of deposit by yet another horrid landlord, I had to leave again and am now on the hunt. My first house viewing was for a 1 bedroom in Hackney, it was small dark and damp - it had come online that same morning and as I waited outside the flat, 8 other cold hopefuls queued up behind me - the flat was 1400 a month - splitting it with a friend and my boyfriend meant for us it would be viable, but for all these singletons outside, I couldn't help but think 'how on earth are you affording this?' and 'where have you all come from?'
I'm born and bred Hackney and love it unconditionally but out of hand is an understatement. Shockingly, my bank account is the least affected - my friends and school mates have all moved away, I don't know my local shop keepers and I just noticed they're opening a mass of 'affordable luxury housing' called 'The Curve' on Kingsland Road, which naturally, nobody I know can afford. The affects this has on the community are irreversible.
Today, I had a breakthrough! I found a really decent looking room for 500 in Bethnal Green - I was overjoyed to see that places like this still exist - I responded with enthusiasm and only when I pressed send did I realise his name on the listing. Good one, Piter Pan! Fake housing listings are hilarious. So anyway, I'm leaving London in August to stay in Amsterdam for a while - I'm not 'giving up on Hackney', I'm just taking my wallet on vacation, indefinitely. It might all go tits up, but at least I tried.",Heartbroken.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,freelance designer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","For me it's all down to the buy-to-let bubble, it started the misery of this Dickensian way of living and now the city has lost its identity. All this money going into paying for a roof, which looks more like a third-world one than a habitation you'd expect to find in a European capital, took all the fun away, people are just too focused on making money so that they can improve their living conditions. The job market is great, so this decision is quite hard for me to take, but I'm sick of working my face off only to make my greedy landlord rich. ", ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Photographer,4,"","",Within London,Newham,Essex,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Schools for Kids,Great,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Researcher,2,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","In London we were spending over 1/3rd of our combined income in rent, with nothing left at the end to show for it. It was a horrible feeling. By moving away we could buy a house with a garden and a spare bedroom and start investing in our own futures. I don't understand why anyone would indulge London's capitalist exploitation by ploughing everything they have into buying a tiny flat in a not very nice part of London, just so they can ""live"" in London, when you can live in a far nicer place in commuting distance. It only takes me 29 minutes to get to Kings Cross in the morning!","I feel relieved that we made the decision to move out, and it feels like the right decision. At the same time, I feel angry that people have to make that choice for purely financial reasons, and that living well in London is so unaffordable to so many. I feel angry that there is so little regulation in the housing market that prices for renting and buying can be as high as they are. Housing is just as important as education and healthcare as a basic human need, so why doesn't the government believe they have the same responsibility to make sure it's accessible to all?",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Recruiter ,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",For a new job and because I thought London would be an awesome opportunity career wise and personally.,I was terrified about moving here as all I knew was Edinburgh. Now I don't know many people and it can be lonely but I will make new friends.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Art Director,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Quality of life and overpriced houses.,Excited to get away from the hustle and bustle. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,CEO,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Priced out of London and where we really wanted to live. We have a 2 year old daughter, we needed the space and a modest garden. Unless you have £1m that's not possible in London anymore. ","Terrible. I'm depressed that my wife and I have decent jobs and well above average salaries and yet we can't afford to live in the city where we work. We both have a 1hr commute now and see less of each other and our friends. The only good thing is that we now have more space, but at a hefty price. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Creative,0–9 employees,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,Wales,"",We couldn't afford work space and paid extortionate rent on a small run down studio.,"Great. We'd been there 16 years and Hackney no longer offered us the freedom and support it once did. It felt like an oyster with no grit left to make a pearl. Now we have our own large, quality work space and all the good things that that brings.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student ,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","Education, the opportunity to get a much better education here makes it almost impossible to say no ","Initially I was terrified, but settling in has proven to be smoother than I thought. Having said that, it can still get pretty lonely and gloomy ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,consultant,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"Having being born in London, studied at a red brick brick bick uni and worked in the city for the last red bric10 years, realising my £70k job wasnt enough to buy a decent sized place made me disappointed of my home city. I decided to leave .",I love it here. Property is more affordable and people say hello!,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Auditor,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Enough of London,"A bit sad to leave London, but is time to make the move... the tide is getting higher everyday. Thanks for everything.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Consultant ,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Le money,Everything change to stay the same,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Store Manager,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Upgrading ,Stressed,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Business owner,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Too expensive to buy.,Sad. I love London. Nowhere else compares. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,chef ,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Wages aren't high enough to stay in London, Not to mention the 80-100hr work weeks and the 1+he commute ","I really hope to return, I leave with a heavy heart ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Account Manager,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",This is my fourteenth move. I've always been looking for something more. I've never known what that something was.,Turns out I've finally found it. I was looking for my 'home'. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Sales Manager,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","","Virgin Islands, British","Sun, sand... Low tax",great,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Civil servant,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Couldn't afford a house or childcare in London. Moved from a one bed flat to a four bed semi for less money,Miss my family and friends,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Charity Worker,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","We got married and wanted to live together, turns out there is only really a small corner of South East London where that was possible","We're delighted to be living together, but despair that if we ever decide to have children we will have to leave the city we've come to love for the simple want of somewhere to live",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Design,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I can't move forward in my personal life. ,I love London but I can't see a future there for me. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Fashion design,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cost of living,I am sad that I have graduated and am working full time and can not afford to rent accomadation in London and save money to secure my future,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Can't afford to pay rent and still fund my art. ,"It was inevitable, not enough paying gigs to justify expense",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Communications Consultant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","I'm tired of being exploited and robbed by my own country. Working in Italy is awful. Great place for vacations, though.",Both happy and nervous.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Editor,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Islington,"","","","Returned to London after leaving to escape high cost of living, only to find the employment situation too dire outside of the capital. Glad to return - but at what cost?","My partner didn't want to come here at all, but he understood that we just couldn't build our careers elsewhere in the UK. ",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Teacher Assistant,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I work so hard, and for what? To live pay cheque to pay cheque? What are you living for if you can't afford a pint in the pub on the weekends or a simple night out with friends without sacrificing your cost of living such as rent or travel expenses. London has become overrated and overpriced. ","I'm sad. I love London and all it has to offer, it just doesn't love me back. Im moving on. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",I grew up in London and moved away for University. Now looking at graduate jobs and there is no way I can afford to rent in London.,"It's sad that I can't afford to live in the place I grew up, that shaped me into the person I am today.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Corporate Communications Specialist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",For a promotion at work,I'm one of the lucky ones that emigrated from Ireland by choice and not necessity but honestly - the cost of living means I was probably better off staying where I was. Don't get me wrong - ive fallen in love with London and everything it has to offer but it just isn't a viable long term option for us. ,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Freelance facilitator,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","To swim, to dream, to mess about without having to worry too much about working.",Excited and liberated from horizon which is always just the other side of the street.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,London isn't for the regular guy anymore.,Excited!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Executive Assistant ,4,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Australia has a better lifestyle for the kids, better work/life balance for me and my husband. ","Happy, but will miss London a lot ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Tech Entrepreneur ,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Kenya,For the chance to build tech in a context that needs tech innovation.,Excited and sad in equal parts. I loved London but I don't think one ever truly belongs to London. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Publishing assistant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",More job opportunities in publishing sector,"I have no desire to live in an expensive, elitist, unfriendly city but unfortunately all the publishing jobs are in London. I am dreading the evenings spent sitting in my grubby shoebox of a flat thinking about all the fun cultural things I could be doing if I didn't spend £800/month on rent.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Librarian,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",It's too damned expensive,Really sad. I was born here.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,manager,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I work half the hours and earn double the pay while living in a country with so much natural diversity and space. I might actually be able to create the life I want for myself here, land and sustainability.
Recently relocated to Australia",sad to leave my family...wishing they could leave the depression too...,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Urbanist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Brent,"","","","To get the chance of an international experience, and hopefully find a PhD opportunity.","London is an amusement park for the wealthy, a disposable city for the others: I will leave as soon as I achieve my goal",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Sales Assistant,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Because life in Norwich was becoming hard to even be able to smile.,It was the best decision I ever made. Life has never felt so complete.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nanny,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",To be able the enjoy the little things in life ,excited yet terrified of the 60% increase in rent ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architect,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,To be closer to family ,Mixed ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Account Executive,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Camden,"","","","All the jobs and opportunities are in London, however it does seem like the place it used to be.","Excited, but the city offers nothing unless you have money and a desire to give it all to other people and have none for yourself",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,A new wife,2,"","",Within London,City of London,Sussex,"","",Commuting distance of London,Brent,Kent,"","",Between my husband and I we earn a 6 figure salary. But we've still had to move in with his parents to be able to afford a deposit for a home as the rent in central and simultaneous saving would cripple us.,terribly sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Accountant,3,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",To move closer to my family and to get a better quality of life. I just cannot see me ever being able to afford to buy a house in London.,"Happy at having a new start but disappointed that despite being qualified and well paid, I am being priced out of the capital.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Finance in the city,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Predominantly because of job that pays better,"Grew to love London over 8 years, but always felt I got a short end of the stick: work long hours, pay c. 50 pence on each pound earned in taxes (while hearing that the City workers don't pay their fair share of tax in the media), then spend 40-50% on rent and cost of living leaving it nearly impossible to save up for a downpayment. All this while real estate around me appreciates faster than inflation and my earning potential. Crazy draining race in a tunnel with dim lights ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Senior Marketing Executive,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",I relocated 2 years ago for work,"I NEVER wanted to move to London. Reasons are: It's too expensive, too cramped, people are rude & it's filthy. I still don't love it, but I'm beginning to like it, but only because I can now afford to like it.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Creative Director,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,It shouldn't feel like poverty with our income but it does. We simply are getting pushed out.,Crushed.,false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Because as a family of four we are living in a shoebox of 60sqm--in spite of my husband being successful in film industry earning 5x average UK wage & never being out of work.,Awful--my kids generation has been cheated. We have been messed around with. Capitalism has come to bite us. The most awful bit: Labour has fuelled this exploitation of the productive masses to the benefit of the unhinged psychopaths from everywhere.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"",22,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Work/social life,Excited!,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Animation,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Can't afford to buy my own flat. Have saved for a deposit but within a year the amount I had was no longer suitable for what I needed. I refuse to live in a soulless shitty outskirt without any friends just because buying in London is an investment. I'd rather just move away. ,"Really angry. Why shouldn't I be able to live in the area I work in. I've lived in the area for 7 years and seen it transform into a playground for the super rich, driving out all the people that contribute now or were born here and want to stay. It's being socially cleansed. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Nurse,3,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Just tired of London - the overcrowding, the attidude both on the street and in the work place, the high cost of living - so busy working hard to pay to live in a city that I have no time to enjoy.","Excited! We are loving our new bigger house and we do not have a mortgage. I love the sense of community you get in a small town. I have also move to a town that is reinventing itself, is full of creativity and positivity. And I live by the sea...what's not to love.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I received a job offer to work in California and was attracted to the better quality of life .,"I have not tired of London, nor of life, but my wife and I earn good salaries and still feel that we'll be unable to raise a family or provide the life we want in the city that we love. London will always be home to me, but when a place doesn't love you back it's time to let it go. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Film,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",France,London is being sold off. My favourite bars and pubs have closed for redevelopment because new neighbours complain about them. My favourite cinema faces closure. Art studios are being forced out by private developers. London's not the fun place it used to be. And don't get me started on the rents...,Happy. France protects the arts.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Manager,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Work,Very excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Brand Ambassador,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,"","","","",Work ,"I was born and raised in London. It's supposed to be home, but it's developed and changed so much it's become impersonal. Despite my family still living I'm still searching for that 'home'",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Admin,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","I bought two pints of beer last week for under £10, I thought it was reasonable.",Exhausted,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Corporate retail,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"I loved and lived London for 8 years, but I had to leave when I realised I never would have been able to afford a property.....I'll still try to come back one day!","It was sad initially, and still is at times, but after a while you get used to it!",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Business Analyst,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To live closer to work and live with friends,That I am going to be skint,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Camden,Hertfordshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Hate London ,Extremely happy ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","I was born in this city. I grew up in this city. It has always been confusing, but now I truly don't know where I am.","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Creative Designer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","I haven't relocated yet but, after applying for over 200 jobs in 2 months, it's looking like my only option. I can't afford to live in London (EN5) on my current salary.",I don't want to go but I can't afford to stay unless I get a better paid job. I've lived here for 12 years and I'm done. London now scares me with all the terror alerts. I guess I used to think I was invincible. Maybe I'm getting old.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Public relations,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",To live with a partner,"Delighted to be living with the person I love, but also anxious about the long term viability of living in London. The city is extraordinary, but the sense of possibility that comes from living here is increasingly outweighed by the economic impossibility of having a life here.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Customer services,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,To be with my partner who is Australian.,"I feel good because I'm excited to live somewhere else, but also sad because I'll miss London and all it has to offer. Its the most diverse and exciting place I've ever lived.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,"","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Radiographer,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Cost of childcare, lack of outside space, to be near family.",sceptical and excited,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Set and Costume designer,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","We simply couldn't afford to both be in lower paid and freelance jobs, to move in together, and continue living in London. ","I was born in London, and will always consider it home - but since moving to Bristol, life is easier, and we are happier. It makes me sick that London art is only for those who can afford to make it.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Artist,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"We bought a flat in London, but it has two bedrooms, no outside space and poor schools nearby. We are moving to the US for a better quality of life, where we will be able to afford a nice home with plenty of space, good state schools and a lower cost of living.","I'm daunted, but I'm looking forward to fresh start.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,freelance,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"",Wealthier,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,UX Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,City of London,"","","","I have recently relocated to London because the company I work for moved their offices here due to bad business in Spain. With me to move were also 10 more people and literally an entire office (desk, chairs, computers, lamps...)",It's nice to be in London 'cause it's an amazing city but living here makes me feel temporary in all the choices I make.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Software Engineer,4,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",House quality so poor and prices so high. No longer able to provide a good quality life level to my family.,Somewhere scared. Working from home is what is making us taking this decision but I know it will be difficult to find a job outside London.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Playwright,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Could not afford a living standard I consider acceptable.,"Happy in the end, but angry that the city I love is no longer liveable",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Fashion promotion graduate ,5,"","",Within London,Enfield,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,Netherlands,Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,More opportunities I feel as a creative ,A lil sad as I would of love to start my career in london after graduation but the finance and opportunities are just not here,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Photographer,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Work,Great ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Freelance Consultant,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",So that we can afford to buy the home we would like to live in,Strange. I've always been a town/city girl and gave lived in or near London my whole life. My parents are Londoners. Will be out in the sticks with silence and no neighbours. Daunting. Will also be taking my business there and starting afresh so if will b,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Noise, rent prices",fine.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Probation Officer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",We really would like to buy a house. I bloody love this city; London has shaped me into who I am today and I am loathed to leave. Though I must. It is time. It has become unaffordable. ,"Angry. Frustrated. Hurt. I have no sense of entitlement, but I have a good job. My partner has a good job. Yet, as we save for a deposit, house prices increase out of out reach. The flat we rent has increased by 150k in 3 years. I am tired of feeling a failure as I approach 40.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Real Estate,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Ealing,"","","",Grew up in London and want to be back near my family,Apprehensive ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Because of work,"I can see how different is the life outside London. Here (in Norwich) I have more time to do things, and can see how 'normal' people live. However sometimes I miss London's buzz. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,artist,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",relocated to live with my boyfriend,"I've lived here before and was excited to be back. I have friends and family here and am very happy living with my boyfriend but I miss Cambridge. I miss cycling everywhere without worrying about lorries, buses, massive roundabouts and pollution. I miss b",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Communications,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Property is too expensive.,"Sad to leave London, but we don't see an alternative.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Researcher for a charity,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"My boyfriend and I are relocating because we're tired of London - and not tired of life. As long as London keeps sucking up to and catering only for the far too rich and ignoring the not so rich we no longer want anything to do with the city. Not to mention the fact that it's ""a set of improbable sex toys poking gormlessly into the air"".","Great and excited. We've realised that our quality of life could be significantly improved by moving to the Netherlands. Unless you're a money-crazed fanatic who doesn't mind working until 3am to be able to afford that Porsche then going out to ""drink with the lads"", London isn't a very nice place. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,director,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",Personal and professional reasons,very happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Facilities Manager,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Children,Neutral,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher,5,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",I felt like a foreigner in my own country.,It's the best thing I ever did for my family and myself.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Specalist tube bender,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Venezuela,Lack of opportunity and the tv is rubbish,Can't sleep,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student Paramedic,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",To pursue a career I've always wanted but knew wasn't financially sustainable in London. ,It's scary to leave your friends and family and it's upsetting that I can't afford to live in the city I was born and raised in.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Broadcaster,3,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Portsmouth,"It's for the best for my family, but not what I'd want if I was on my own.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media strategist,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",Job,Profoundly negative.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business Owner,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",For the better career opportunities available to my husband in London. ,"It's exciting, but we are having to sacrifice a lovely area, great schools and a large family home. We can't afford all of these things near London. We'll need to compromise significantly on all three. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Doctor,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Even working as a private doctor, London has become unaffordable ",Betrayed,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Pre-registration Optometrist,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",For a job.,It was very difficult to find work in London but London is where I grew up so I do miss all my family and friends.,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Customer Services Assistant,6+,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",To move out of the home I grew up in and gain independence,"Frustrated. I can't afford to move somewhere that I will be a sensible distance from work, and instead will still have an expensive daily commute even after I relocate.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Publishing,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I'm leaving because I'm working 3 jobs and 80 hours a week to make rent, without enough left over to live","I feel sad and I don't want to leave, but how can you enjoy all the benefits of a big city when you can't afford to take a day off?",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Slovakia,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Quality of education and art&design industry,"London, I truly love you, but you've been giving me a hard time to survive. I am sorry to see you turning into a profit blinded gold digger that I gradually won' t be able to afford to stay with. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,teacher,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","","Korea, Republic of",The fact that my rent on a 2 bed flat with council tax is higher rhan my salary.,DDissappointed ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Chemist,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"I wanted to live in a place that is cheap, friendly, and spacious. London offers none of those.","I was sad to leave the place I grew up in, but I know my health and my lifestyle has improved dramatically.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Chartered accountant ,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,City of London,"","","",Work opportunity and to travel and get international work experience,going well so far. London is just a very expensive city making life a bit difficult to be comfortable,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Despite nearly 20 years of professional, dual income work, my wife and I cannot afford London. The culture has changed, refocusing on youth Alan's wealth. There no longer seems to be room for us middle class wage earners in the London society. Shame, really, as we adore our home town and will miss it terribly.",I don't feel like it's an option. I can't continue to work and not be able to save for my elder years.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Housewife,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Westminster,"","","",We miss London so much that we are desperately trying to move back.,Over the moon.,true,internal
planning,,22–34,Technology,5,"",10–49 employees,Overseas,Bexley,Dorset,Scotland,Kyrgyzstan,Commuting distance of London,Richmond upon Thames,Essex,The South West,Central African Republic,"","http://flagyl-online-buy.net/ - Buy Metronidazole Priligy Online http://lasix-buy-online.net/",,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Mixed media Artist,2,Art,0–9 employees,Overseas,City of London,"","",France,Within London,City of London,"","","","Some were born in the wrong body, I was born in the wrong country.",I belong to London,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Far to expensive to live a moderate quality of life!,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial analyst,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Camden,"","","","Change of life, exposure to more opportunities ",Apprehensive but looking forward to new challenges & opportunities,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,retired designer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Desperately miss London,Very positive,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Art Curator,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,London is way to expensive to lead a reasonable and quality life based on your salary. ,I feel it's time.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","",Spain,Overseas,"","","",Spain,"In Spain (with all the recession going on) I earn half of what I would in London yet live double the life. No more flat sharing, I own a car, eat out twice a week, save, travel abroad and bought an iPhone outright.",Excited. Done all the calculations in advance and was fed up on haemorrhaging money to pay off credit cards.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Freelance production designer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Work,"fine, I left London in 2007 and regretted it straight away, but it's taken this long to be able to afford to move back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Banking,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Westminster,"","","",work,good,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,Enfield,"","","",cannot afford london ,unaffordable,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","","","","","","Rochester, Kent","Will miss London,but circumstances meant I could not afford to live in London",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Even with two graduate jobs my wife and I cannot save enough to buy. Moving to dubai to save for a deposit.,love london and don't want to leave but feel we are not wanted because we cannot buy and start a life. Basically we are not rich enough.,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,E-Commerce / Digital Marketing,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,City of London,"","","",For my career.,I don't really know what to do.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,graphic designer,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,too expensive,excited,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,"",1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Barnet,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,"","","","",Work,Not good too expensive,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,finance,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Quality of life,Fear of unknown,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","London is the greatest city on earth, albeit expensive. The variety of people and culture makes it so worth it.",Great. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Employed,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","",Increase in prices ,It is necessary. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Because I'm 30, I have PhD and I haven't worked this hard to be scraping a living and sharing a house with 4 others. I want to have a career AND an independent life.",Sad. The rental market in London is entirely unsustainable and will be the downfall of the city. I would've stayed if I wasn't being so financially crippled.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Want to,OK,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,The city has changed and not for the better. I do not want to sacrifice my profession to take up 9-5 or evening job just to pay my rent.,Great. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Freelance creative,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Rent. Far too expensive for ordinary workers. As a Londoner born and bred who has contributed many years of dedicated service to the NHS, charities and the creative industries I feel both sad and angry that I have been priced out of my home town. Due to the low income in these lines of work I have never been able to afford to buy my own home but have instead been renting there for over 20 years and have nothing to show for it. After the recession hit my creative company badly, we hit financial and emotional rock-bottom and we had no choice but to move out. London is the only home I have ever known.",London no longer feels like my hometown. I accept some of the multicultural integration that has occurred over the past few decades and added to the vibrancy of the city but it is now too much. As are the influx of workers from other areas. The traffic and density of population is just too much. I also mourn the loss of countless independent and creative businesses and areas that have been replaced by identikit chain stores. After 4 decades of living through various changes to this city and adapting to them I now feel homesick for a home that no longer exists. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Civil Servant,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",The London dream is turning into a bit of a nightmare. I'm worse off now than I was as a student 10 years ago and can no longer afford to live in this city. The only accommodation I can afford are health hazards not places to call home. ,"Sad, so long and thanks for all the fish",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Chef,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Philippines,"There's more to the world than the pettiness, insular control and monetary obsessiveness of London and it's advocates.","It's necessary to be happy, healthy and fulfilled. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Corporate Auditor - Finance,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",New job offer.,Excited but worried about housing/commuting,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,3d Artist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Hackney,"","","",I needed work to sustain my family.,I'm really happy to work in London but I know it's impossible to plan a decent family life here with our (more than decent) current incomes.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,advertising,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,its too expensive.,great!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,"",2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",House prices,Now I have a nightmare commute!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,designer,4,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,too expensive to live in London. Can't afford a house. With children its difficult.,sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Fashion Designer,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","London is all I've ever known as I moved here at 17, but nowadays the cost doesn't match up with the rewards, and its unneccessary pressure for someone my age. ","",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Joiner Level Graphic designer ,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,"","","","","I am only living in Herts to save money by living at home, but I need to get back to my friends and the centre of the action in the city. The Rural life is just not for me.","nervous and excited. I love London but I am only on a joiners wage. So although I will be at the heart of the city where I want to be, I wont be able to make the most of it and grasp the opportunities that surround me. Its difficult to get established in such an expensive place and not worry about bills.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer ,2,Designer,0–9 employees,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"After graduating I saw people in their late 30s treading water, still trying to get by in London. I didn't want to be a designer in a city that sells itself on it's 'designers' but doesn't support them. ",The quality of life in Scandinavia makes you realise what it would be like if we had better wealth distribution in the UK. Everybody benefits. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Animator,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","I moved away from London to study. Within a year, I came running back realising that all the compromises are worth the incredible social, cultural and business opportunities in this city.",Excited and daunted,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic design,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Work,"I love London but it's too expensive. It's becoming a city for rich workers, pushing out the younger generation and artists. London's artistic culture is slowly leaking out and relocating to other cities around the UK or abroad. I hope to be one of them soon.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student for another 2 month only ,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,To get a better job and a cheaper flat ,mixed feelings ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Marketing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Brent,"","","",Startup scene in London is very vibrant & lots of creativity & opportunites here,excited but worried,true,internal
planning,individual,"","","","","","","","","","","","","","","",IHeartLondon? Well you can't heart something which is heartless. Good people are leaving this city and I'm joining them...,Relief... Happiness... No regrets... Worried for the good people that remain... Hope the get out soon...,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Venue Manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Rent is way too high, jobs are way too hard to find, generally everyone is miserable / unapproachable and it is really difficult to start a business and compete with the thousands of others. I run an alternative clothing company as well as working full time and my girlfriend who lives with me is trying to open a children's performing arts academy. Trying to get my brand seen by the public whilst being competed against by some of the Giants is an impossible delusion. My girlfriend has to pay £240 for 7 hours venue hire each Saturday. How can anyone possibly make something for themselves in these conditions.","Ecstatic. Motivated. Positive. ""We can see a light at the end of the tunnel"" said my girlfriend the other day. We came to London for university (where we met) and yeah, London is a great, exciting, vibrant place - but that's when you're getting a student loan. Everywhere outside of London is so cheap and affordable, you have to be earning a mint to stick around.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,designer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","Too expensive, no jobs",I feel it's the right thing at the moment.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architecture Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","","I came to London because of London,",but since London is now London® I will soon leave London. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Web Designer,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Tired of the shitty commute and terrible work/life balance,Good.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,HR,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I recently became a Dad; in London more than a 1 bed flat was too much of a stretch financially. I also ddon't wwan my children to grow up in Tower HHamlets or go to school there.,Sad as I have lived in the area most of my life. It's a big cchange for me but I am ppositive for my kids.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,sales ,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,It's cheaper to go to university and live the student life. London has left me wishing I was elsewhere ,Excited and refreshed,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Planner,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I am relocating to Liverpool because I can actually own my own home in a creative community.,I'm excited not to live a Hand to Mouth Existence,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Social Researcher,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Moving in with my girlfriend, who has moved from Copenhagen to join me.","Rents are unreasonable, agency fees are immoral, but for some reason we put up with it just to live in an exciting place.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"After 14 years I moved because London changed in favour to the rich and it was too expensive for me. As freelancer finding a job was very difficult, even if i am qualified.","I am happy in Hamburg, I have a decent flat for a reasonable place and a nice job.
I miss London,and i always will, but I don't see myself living there anymore.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing Manager,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"Too much commuting, too many people on the public transport, too expensive for what you have in return, too much stress",It's a pity but necessary,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,The rent is too darn hight!!! And the weather.,Sad to go,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,"",2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"","",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Nutritional therapist,4,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","To get out of London, husband applied for a new job","Very happy, relieved to be out of London, the crowds, higher cost of living and long commutes",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Clergy,4,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,The South East,"",Need more space at home,Fine,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Producer / Musician,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","As creatives, we make London cool and happening. What do they do to reward us? They force us out of our workspaces and homes.
Thank you London.",I was born here. I feel utterly sad.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Spain,Overseas,"","","",Spain,"the weather that you never wish to have, in the city that you always wish to live","a little bit sad, ant little bit more free",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,finance,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,London is too expensive,Positive,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Research ,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,"","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,"",3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Quality of life,Love it,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,artist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malaysia,impossible to afford a room and a studio,"it was supposed to be temporary but there is no way to push my art career in london while working 2 jobs to pay for materials, my room & studio rent.
i've sucked up london's creative energy in the last 9 years, sadly that must suffice. staying is not an option right now.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",work,good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Research Associate,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work,"I have arrived in January, and I am still struggling to find a decent affordable flat. Prices are as high as NYC.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Architecture Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",In order to compete for any chance of a job within a career based primarily on how much money you have and whether your uncle/grandad/dad owns a firm,"A necessary option, but I'd rather be in Manchester/Leeds/Sheffield",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architectural Assistant,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","",Bad letting agent and paying more than we would elsewhere.,Stressed,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Cost of living is ridiculous. I'm not willing to scarifies having a work life balance. ,Excited ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Editorial Assistant,1,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I could never afford to sustain living in London after I finished my masters degree. The cost of commuting to the capital was also out of my range on my starting salary. I was lucky to find a job in Oxfordshire which is ironically almost as expensive.,I occasionally find myself missing the theatres and night life but the pros far outweigh the cons.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Actress / Writer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","We can no longer afford to live in London. Each year becomes more and more of a struggle as rental prices and cost of living increases, but our income does not. We want to have children but cannot afford to move out of our tiny one bedroom flat.",I feel very sad. My career as an Actress requires me to live in London but I feel that I cannot afford to any more so I may have to switch careers.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Senior Designer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Rental prices have increased so much in London that I could no longer afford an equivalent 2 bedroom flat in the area when our tenanancy came to an end. It is cheaper to rent a flat with twice as much space in Brighton and pay for the cost of commuting. A,"Happy to move out of London for overall quality of life- it's generally cheaper as well for dining out etc. However my industry is very much London centric so when I start a family I will have to give up my career entirely, as commuting this far with a yo",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Analyst,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"","","","","",New challenges,Great,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I have run out of reasons and excuses to stay. ,Relieved,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I have come here 18 years ago as a young single woman and it was great fun, now, I have a family and wish for a more peaceful environnement.","I still love London, when visiting for a short time. Everything is so overpriced... ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Mature Student,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",With a growing family we need more space. That isn't an option with the increasing rent prices.,"It has to be done, it isn't feasible to stay. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,graphic designer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"high rent, family is in germany, it´s difficult to find real friends, people are too busy with their own lives","I miss London, I miss the creativity and energy",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,advertising creative,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London creates culture, then sells off it’s ‘cool’ to foreign investors and the privileged. Spread opportunity across the UK and see our culture flourish. ",:(,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graduate,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"I couldn't afford to rent, I couldn't afford to travel, I couldn't afford London","I'm devastated, because I'm so proud to be a Londoner, but it's become a rich man's playground where only a minute elite thrive. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Advertising,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Despite being professionally successful, I still couldn't afford to buy in my ends. Also, the rise of UKIP.",Sad but glad.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","Rent and travel costs are unbearably high. Most of the time I spend to earn enough just for surviving, not even living. ",Sad and worrying. I'd love to continue my life in London. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Illustrator,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Living expenses and rent in London are very high for an artist at the beginning of their career, but it is the disappointing lack of visas for international students wishing to stay after completing their Masters Degrees that makes staying impossible.
It seems that London’s place as an international arts capital is being jeopardised by these restrictions. If you send us all home after we complete our MAs, are you not robbing London of the benefit of all of that talent and education? It is incredibly frustrating to feel like an important part of the arts community in London, only to be told that you are not allowed to stay.","I’m devastated that I had to leave. The time that I spent living in London was the most exciting, vibrant, and inspiring period of my life. Nowhere else will ever be London. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Director,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Independence and to get to the heart of the action,It's stressful but consistently humbling to be surrounded by so many different people,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Historic Researcher,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","I'm 30 - London has been important in building my career, but if I ever want to build my life around it (buy a house, get a dog, have children) I need to go elsewhere. I work so hard here and I'm still always totally broke. Living normally here is a complete impossibility unless you're earning a lot or have rich parents.","When I was in my early teens I constantly dreamt of moving to London. I saw it as otherworldly. And I'm glad I did it. But really, this London isn't the same London. I missed the boat.. The limitations are immovable now, so I'm not sure I'll even miss it much.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",I've just started my degree in central London - and also hoping I can afford to stay here after graduating ,"It's the most exciting, vibrant place I've ever lived and I can't see myself willingly moving further out for a long time",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,software developer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",money,dont want to,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,account executive,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",Austria,Overseas,"","","",Austria,struggle to find the right job for me,"weird, I live London, it's inspiring me in every form and sometimes I look up in the sky and feel the cities energy with every breath I take, and all of a sudden I fall...",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,graphic designer,4,"","",Within London,City of London,"","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,too expensive city. hard to create real friend network. ,"Don't know what will it bring, because confort can also be disappointing. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Entrepreneur,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",India,More interesting life; more affordable living,Great!,,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Unemployed,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",It seems impossible for me to find a suitable job in London which allows me to earn good money and look after my daughter . ,Good!,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT Contractor,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",There is no sea or fresh air in London. Or snow. And it's so dear. ,Can't wait,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London is too expensive, I cannot built up anything and don't want to live in constant free fall.",Fine. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Nurse,3,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",We can no longer afford to live in London on a social worker and nurses salary,Pissed off!,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,art,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Islington,"","","",work reasons,so and so,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,UK Programmes Officer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"",The Midlands,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Houses are just so overpriced it makes no sense to stay here anymore.,Not good. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"student, acrobat",6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Barnet,"","","",London is difficult but al least it gives us opportunities.,"It is painful to move away from home, but at home at the moment there is no possibility of professional growth.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Executive Assistant,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Independance,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Executive Assistant,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,Rent and living costs in London are pushing me out. In Copenhagen I can live a better life on the same salary and still manage to save.,"I'm sad to leave London, but I want to live somewhere where I'm not living from pay check to pay check.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student ,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",I feel I can live a better life with more financial stability as well as being able to rase a family in a environment that is kinder and better adapted to pepel wh are not earning 50+ salaries ,Excited to be able to rent and then hopfuly buy a place that I can call home. Have a garden. Better quality of life. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Barbados,Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","I was born in the UK, I left when I was about 10 years old. I'd like to experience the UK as an adult now. I guess I'm kind of homesick.",Excited and a little scared.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architectural Model Maker,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",I cannot afford to buy a house in London. ,"I would love to stay here and build on a future but I don't want to settle for a tiny 1-bed flat for £300,000 when I can buy a 3-bed house with a garden in Cambridge. I have to up-skill just so I have more job opportunities outside of London. I do have a choice - I could stay here and struggle or I could move and live the life I feel I deserve. There's plenty of jobs here but not enough ACTUAL affordable homes :(",true,internal
planning,business,35â44,5822,4,dvfuVmMYHJZjZAYpA,50â249 employees,Within London,Southwark,Surrey,The South East,Timor-leste,Elsewhere in the UK,Hackney,Dorset,The South East,Singapore,yeBhAj http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,yeBhAj http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD student,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",I came to London to start my PhD.,London is a great city to explore but life becomes a endless negotiation between money and comfort. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Management Consulting,3,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",For more space.,Mixed.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",The rent is becoming impossibly high where i live,I'd rather be able to stay in one place for longer than a year but I am on the never ending quest to find an affordable room,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Student,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Cambridgeshire,"London has been my home for most of my life. But, the shrinking amount of public space and affordable housing made me feel less and less like a Londoner and more and more like I'm only abstract consumer of some abstract space or another: constatly having to weigh up which spaces I can afford to inhabit.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Artist, Photographer, Student",2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Studies and career development,"Poor but happy! Better be poor in London, then rich in Cambridgeshire...",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"No chance. Live or die.
",Necessity,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work,"Happy, ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,City Solicitor,4,"","",Within London,Merton,Dorset,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","My husband and I are both professionals and our gross household income is over £200k, but even with £250k of equity that's not enough for family house with a decent garden in a nice part of Wimbledon. ","I hate the increased commute and the additional time away from my family, but know this is the right decision for them. ",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Charity,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",London is costing too much to live in and the quality of life has dropped because there are too many people trying to live there. ,Fed up !,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Science Illustrator,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",The rent isn't worth it. I'm fed up of moving every couple of years when the art studios close to be redeveloped into extortionate flats.,Relieved. I can actually think about putting down roots.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PA to Director,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Specifically for a job,I have haemorrhaged money that I could have saved if I had stayed in Gloucestershire and carried out the same role there.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Law,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",I could not afford to stay in Hackney. I was asked to leave my rented room. The landlord wanted to triple the rent.,It's not a good feeling. I'm worried I'll have to move even further out.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Designer,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Stress,Relief,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Consultant,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Work visa expired,"distraught. My company loves me but just didn't have the headcount to keep me on or apply for a work permit. After many long and happy, fruitful years working and living in the ol smoke, have to pack up my entire life and move to a place I don't want to go to. All my friends are upset. Such is life...",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing manager,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Rome,"I arrived in london 4 years ago..thinking that it was just a temporary experience..as everybody seems struggling staying here for the long term. And its actually been short and temporary yes, but a temporary fantastic transition.",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Account Director,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Lower housing costs,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Non-profit organization manager,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Iceland,Pursue creative interests,Excited to go on new adventure,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Job,Great!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,musician,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Because I need to live somewhere cheaper whilst I undertake an artistic project. I can't afford to complete the work whilst renting in London. Through having to work so many hours to pay my rent, it leaves no time for my art.","I am hoping that it will be temporary, and I am excited to have the financial ease to make my music.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,product manager,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Brent,"","","","I just moved to Kilburn and it's awesome here, but I know I'll have to leave London soon if I ever want to stop renting. With a serious mortgage I could have afforded a 1 bed in East Ham, two years ago. Now I'm not even sure why I bother saving for a deposit anymore, and all the ""for sale"" signs in the streets feel like a constant reminder that I'm not good enough for this city. ","Like shit. All my friends are here, my dream job, my life. But the dream job brings in 22k so I'm fucked. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,teacher,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",No possible economic future in London,Terrible,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Textile Designer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","We have decided to move out of London after we were told our rent will go up by 20% and realised that we could only move to a flat either a lot smaller or a lot further away for the same rent. Capital Cities used to be a place for young and creative people to meet and create the future, now it feels impossible to live a simple creative life in London unless you are earning loads of money.
We also want children and we will never be able to afford it in London.","A bit scared. I know I will miss London, the professional network we have built and obviously our friends. But I am also proud to say ""NO! this is too far I don't want to be part London if it grows like this"". I am happy that I respect myself enough to refuse leaving in a tiny dirty flat and refuse to commute for hours everyday.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Better freelance opportunities.,Daunted. Very expensive.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer / Illustrator,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","The cost of living in London is constantly rising, but salaries aren't following suit.","Disappointed that it can't work in London. People need to stop using the recession as an excuse - otherwise it will always be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and the gap won't get any smaller.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,administrator ,3,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"The high cost of living and the frez on our wedges and ofcourse the out of this world childcare expenses.. it was very hard on my small family to keep up with the rate of inflation, sadly we had to move.
",Sad and disappointed ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student/poet,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Living expenses, more opportunities","Not good, I feel like I've sold out. That I have been defeated like I'm quitting home but it has to be done you for me to live a decent life.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Systems Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",We can only afford a box-size flat where we currently rent. We can only afford slightly better sized properties near social houses in areas commutable to London.,I feel frustrated that I can't afford to buy where my job is. We have to delay any family plans because we're still renting. We're both young professionals and the only decent places we could afford are around social houses and council estates or retireme,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nurse,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Better jobs, earn more (despite costing more) more exciting life here!","Sad at how much it costs, but this is where i've dreamed of living, i'm excited about all of the opportunities",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Writer and musician,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","We couldn't afford to rent in Hackney any more after 8 years, despite both getting a decent wage. So we moved to Walthamstow and within a year our landlords sell the flat from under us for a huge profit. Buying anywhere is out of the question at the moment due to the prices, so yet more money gets burned on rents that are rising all the time. ","It's deeply depressing and makes me feel like I have no future. As a musician, I've seen far too many rehearsal and gig venues lost recently thanks to ""redevelopment"" to build luxury flats. The arts and music community is dying here - nobody can afford to live decently, and the pool of venues and spaces for live music is shrinking. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Facilitator / Composer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",to support my partner with her work,i am only just keeping it together ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,ACCOUNT MANAGER,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",WORK,STRESSED,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photo Producer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Islington,"","","","New York is so expensive + people live to work.
It becomes your entire life","Okay, nervous.
I have my entire life set up here perfectly. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"Self employed, small creative business owner, Mother",3,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Walthamstow! My home of 20 years! The home of my two children! I've seen it change somewhat over the years but the artistic community and the neighbourly support is what always made this little place my home. I have always loved living here. The last few ,"We are yet another example of the now widely recognised term that is 'a revenge eviction'. I have been fighting for months for our rights to be recognised in a house that we have paid rent in for the last 9 years. I have exhausted all options, even set up",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,lawyer,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",too many poor people ,great,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Artist & educator,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Because London is becoming sanitised, anodyne & expensive. And overcrowded (but less diverse).","Sad, daunted, hopeful",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Director ,5,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","Housing costs, better education, less alienated.",Sad to leave family and friends but love the benefits of Norfolk ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Masters degree,"It's an exciting, but expensive opportunity. I am enjoying my time, but won't stay here for more than a few years. I could not imagine or afford raising a family in London.",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Self employed and part time at Supermarket,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",To go from shared accommodation to a 1 bedroom.,"Everything is too expensive. The housing market is elitist and greedy. I need to be in London to earn barely enough, but this will get eaten up by overpriced rent. People should have an affordable place to live as a basic Human Right. Housing and living shouldn't be about Capitalism. Salaries should be more equal, without such a huge income gap between those at the top and the bottom. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Trainee Lawyer,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",It is too expensive in the City.,London made me the person I am; it gave a lot but took a lot more.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teaching Assistant ,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Having spent most of my life in london, sadly, I now feel like I have been forced to push for a better opportunity somewhere else but London. I can't afford to live in London on a zero hour contract.",SAD,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital communications,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","","We wanted to buy a house, and couldn't afford Fulham, where we were renting. So upped and moved to Tottenham.","Fine. Tottenham is no Fulham, but it's nowhere near as dreadful as my friends think it is! We would rather stay in South West London, but it's not affordable if you want to buy. Commuting is easier for both me and my boyfriend, and while we miss the bars,",false,guardian
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","",I was born and bred in London but I know that I will eventually have to leave because I will not be able to afford it.,false,internal
planning,business,"","","",design studio,0–9 employees,Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","My partner and I run a design and illustration studio and both want to go full time to make it both of our main jobs. Our studio is successful and we have an online shop which does really well, however we know that we can't live comfortably in London and be self employed, even with a successful business. So we'd much rather move to the coast and live much more comfortably with half the outgoings. Buying a house and having kids are our next priority and it would be very hard and depressing to attempt those things in London. ","We've both had our fill of London so we're not particularly sad, although it is annoying to know that it's if you want to buy a house you need to move out. We could just about afford a house in London if we wanted to, but we would be living to survive and not living to thrive. It's pointless to try and stay in London because you get no more for your money, you get the piss taken out of you with rent or mortgage prices and for nothing more. I think people in London learn to put up with so much as part of normal life, but you don't have to! ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","","Iran, Islamic Republic of","I've had enough of the rude people, the high costs, and the stupidity ",Wonderful,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Supermarket worker,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","Cannot afford London rents, have relocated to live with parents.","Ultimately irritated that people like me are being forced out of London to make way for greedy, dull oligarchs and property developers and depriving the city of culture. But also because living with my parents is comfortable and easier in certain ways and it enables me to save money.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,masterwanker,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Brent,"","","",To fuck your mum.,Sore rectum.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,City of London,"","","","My husband and I relocated from the US as I was desperate to be home in the UK. He is not a British Citizen. Although our careers were established in the US, we wanted a better life-work balance and didn't want to sacrifice being so far from Europe, cultu",Relieved to be home - but also extremely concerned about the viability of living in London long-term as it has become astonishingly expensive. We knew we would take a slight hit in terms of salary in proportion to living costs but are shocked the chasm is,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,PR Account Manager,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",We are trying to get on the property ladder and sadly cannot afford London anymore. ,Sad as we would love to continue to live here as we have done for nearly 10 years but we've been priced out. We want to live in an affordable but safe area and felt that relocating was the only way.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Marketing,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",My family is growing and upsizing in our current location (Twickenham) is simply not an option due to very high house prices.,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Engineer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,Within London,Westminster,"","","",Job,Mixed feelings,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Our landlord holds us to ransom by raising the rent every 6 months. The demand for flats allows them to.,Sad. Would stay if I could but the rent is so high I can't afford to.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,DEhzInak,1,wWqsdOoVPIs,0–9 employees,Commuting distance of London,Wandsworth,Sussex,Wales,Lao People’s Democratic Republic,Commuting distance of London,Greenwich,Bedfordshire,The South East,Dominican Republic,"I’m a miladiadtary wife of four years, my husadband was maradried to his first wife for 13 years and she will get half of his retireadment and she was getadting 1200.00 a month for their two kids. But since we got maradried he has when back o court and got joint cusadtody of the kids. So that stpoped the child supadport. I have since stop workading so that I can pick his two kids up and my baby girl up from school…oh did I meanadtion that I have 3 school to go before and after. They all could be going to the same school but his ex-wife dont want them to move and I can’t just move my kid to their school because of the school disadtrict. I have found out that he is still comadmuadniadcatading with his ex.…not just about the kids.…(hint). My queadsion is I’m thinkading about getadting a divorce but can I ask for alimony since I quit my job to help him with his 2a0kids","I’m a miladiadtary wife of four years, my husadband was maradried to his first wife for 13 years and she will get half of his retireadment and she was getadting 1200.00 a month for their two kids. But since we got maradried he has when back o court and got joint cusadtody of the kids. So that stpoped the child supadport. I have since stop workading so that I can pick his two kids up and my baby girl up from school…oh did I meanadtion that I have 3 school to go before and after. They all could be going to the same school but his ex-wife dont want them to move and I can’t just move my kid to their school because of the school disadtrict. I have found out that he is still comadmuadniadcatading with his ex.…not just about the kids.…(hint). My queadsion is I’m thinkading about getadting a divorce but can I ask for alimony since I quit my job to help him with his 2a0kids",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Retoucher,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,More money and better opportunities ,Ok,true,internal
planning,individual,45â54,834941,1,xcdHMhDXvhtFSh,50â249 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Islington,Surrey,Wales,Ireland,Commuting distance of London,Bexley,Cambridgeshire,The Midlands or East Anglia,Niue,1P7tbH http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,1P7tbH http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,Overseas,"","","",United States,London is too expensive to live in. Prices are crazy.,Hoping to live better life.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Trainee Actuary,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Been offered a graduate job ,Terrified and excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Commercial manager,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London is probably the greatest city on earth, but the ludicrous housing market, general cost of living make life there impossible.",Strongly mixed emotions.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Company Director,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Trying to afford more space,"Frustrated. Would have liked to relocate closer to where we are right now, but cannot afford even a 1 bed here.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Lithuania,"It has become too expensive to live. Day by day you just think about paying rent, and if you could survive off the money you have left. Cant live like this anymore.","It's sad to leave, but its for the better, London is becoming worse and worse, at first it was an inspiration, now it sucks everything you have left inside of you",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,advertiser,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Islington,"","","","My boyfriend and I have been planning to move in together (he's from Ireland but currently lives in DRC), as we are both europeans and english speakers, UK was a good call. He got a job offer in London and I am still searching for one.","Scared. I'm afraid we will have to live too far away from everything or spend all our money on rent. I try to think about the good stuff the city can offer, though it's difficult to forget we're twenty somethings and salary is good, not great.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Administrator,4,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",For the children to be safer and to be able to grow up at a slower pace. ,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architectural Assistant,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I studied in London but once I graduated I found it very difficult to secure any job at all, let alone in my field of interest. After a while I found a place in a coffee shop on a crappy wage at a 2 hour commute. My entire pay packet went onto rent and bi","I relocated to Bristol in April last year. It is incredible. A vibrant, exciting and affordable city. I have a job in what I want to do and I go out a lot more on the money that I can afford to spend. Life is much easier, fulfilling and relaxing.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Film Production Assistant,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Moved from The Cotswolds to London to start a career in film.,"Good, but I worry about how I will save money/pay rent in the months I will be in-between freelancing jobs.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,office assistant,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",For a future that my hometown can't give me,"I feel that in this city everything is possible, if you want it",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",hospital ,over 250 employees,Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Djibouti,Cause Life. ,Life :(,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Plumber,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","",Ireland,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Change of scenery ,Love it,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Due to lack of affordable housing in London.,Reluctant.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Finland,"London prices, travelling, rent everything gets too expensive. From a normal salary I can barely afford paying my rent and bills. I dont think I could afford to have kids and or enter property market within 10 years. Im looking to get better life quality elsewhere.",Im sad that I couldn't stay in London. I love the city and as a lesbian I feel that this is one of the cities i can be totally out.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Having graduated nearly three years ago I am still living most of the month in my overdraft after paying rent, travel and bills.
We will never be able to even start saving to buy a house here. ",Sad. We always knew we'd never be able to afford to stay here so it always felt temporary and not like a real place to call home.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Systems Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"Because no job wanted to pay me what I'm worth & for my visa. I've received two job offers in Sweden within a few days of each other, both with relocation packages. I'd rather be an immigrant in a country who will appreciate me.","Sad, London has been my home for 7 years-- I went to school there. But now I feel as I'm not welcome as a tax paying highly skilled immigrant. I'm not the only one, I've met numerous others who have left due to the same reason. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Copywriter,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","It's reached a point where I'm not only priced out of buying in London, I'm almost priced out of renting too.","I will miss London hugely, but it's not enough to live here - I want to have a life here. And until I'm on double my current salary, I can't.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Solicitor,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",first time buyer,happy,true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",London's housing is far too expensive. That simple.,"Sad that I can't afford to live where I grew up, but happy that moving gives my family the chance to have a decent size house and garden.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Project Development Manager,4,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"The property industry in London is not family-friendly. We have been discriminated by landlords and agencies so many times. And frankly, most estate agents are rogue businessmen and the government cannot even control them.",Relocating to another country is a big move and is very daunting.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Programmer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",We're trying to buy our first home and we cannot afford even a very basic flat in Tower Hamlets,I wish we could stay where we are but we'd never be able to afford it,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Studied my Masters / Getting a job.,"I think a person who is bored of London, is bored of life. Despite everything... there is nothing London does not offer.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Bar Owner,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",The property bubble is about to burst and the edginess has gone.,Excellent.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,3,"","",Overseas,City of London,"","","",Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Media arts professional,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","","San Francisco is grossly over valued.
","Somewhat hopeful, somewhat sad",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Interior Designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","",The North of England,Singapore,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",I got a job in City of London,"I wake up everyday, cycling to work, looking at the city changing throughout the seasons, keep thinking when this dream would end. London is just so perfect for a designer, it's full of lives and cultures that you can never find anywhere else, it's just so vibrant. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","",Could not afford rent prices over my freelance wage. ,Worried that I will have repeating problems with making ends meet but am struggling to find work out of the city so am having to put up with it. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Scientist,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Family,I will always miss London. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,As a recent graduate I can neither afford nor justify living in London on a starting salary where more than half of it will go towards keeping a roof over my head. ,Sad because London was the first place in my life that I could call home. The city's diversity is unmatched anywhere else. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",To study,"Very happy. I like London but only if I have a good job, nice flat and friends.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Academic Adminstrator,2,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","A better, slower, quality of life for us, away from London's aggressiveness, and to escape it's horrible pollution. ",Nervous but excited. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PhD Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Italy,"Despite holding a prestigious doctoral scholarship, I am unable to afford a decent lifestyle as most of the income goes towards paying for a sub-standard flat in a rather uncomfortable neighbourhood.","I regret having to leave London. It's a fascinating city with much to offer, especially to an art history student. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Each company I worked for was under resourced so I had to work twice as hard (and as long) for a salary that didn't allow me to save for things which would keep me in London - a house, a car, a family. ","It's so weird because at first London was the land of opportunity, endless freedom. In the end, I felt like it was stopping me from growing. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PR,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Job change.,I will miss London.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Fashion Stylist ,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London is just too expensive for a creative person. I have started to feel constantly like a child peeking into a sweet shop and not been able to buy any sweets. Before 2008 I had still hope to become part of the up and coming people in London. But house prizes and rents are rediculous now. And it is getting so depressing to work so much just for the basic needs like travel, flat and food. London is becoming the Monaco of the north. Just for rich people. I do not know what will happen of London when my generation who has no parents or grant parents with property will grow old and still stay poor. But what means poor. Me and my girlfriend were on 60 k a year and we fellt poor. It is a shame that there is nothing left for normal people to strife for. My parents helped me to move to London from Germany and study there in 1998 but now I could not do the same for my child. Even if I earned more money I could not afford to pay 30 k for BA. So basically me a working class kid could study in London 20 years ago and now just rich kids can afford it. So London will loose its mix of people . The rich will stay in London the poor will go every where else. But London needs also normal people who want to improve theire live but with prizes like that it will stay a dream for most of us. I had to leave with a tear in my eyes but in Berlin I can afford thinks with our combined salary, me and my girl friend could never in London. Things like a nice 2 bed room flat in the middle of the city. Cheap restaurants. It is so nice to have a little bit left over at the end of the day something I have not experienced once in London in 16 years of living their. A lot of anxiety not to make my living expenses overuled the fun I had in London in the end. Yes London ist only for the young and rich worth living for. It is a shame but there are still other cities in the world like Berlin for example. A great city to have a normal live!
","Sad but I do not have the nerve to lie to myself anymore that London will give back to me all the energy and money I put into it. I wish I had talken all the money my BA ( hon) had cost and bought a house in Hackney at the end of the 1990,s. I am sure I would be a well off person now with maybe two or three houses in Hackney to let worth now in excess of 1.5 million. Just imagine a 3 bedroom house in Hackney was 150k in 1999. And I talk Dalston not Balls Pond Road. I have always the feeling I missed my chance in London only since I was trying it the old way with a good education and saving money but I should just have made the depts the right time in London and I was a rich man now. Strange world...
",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Working in London no longer pays enough to live here,Disappointed,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","Mainly it's because I need more space and as much as I adore living in Greenwich, I would need to win the lottery in order to upgrade in our area. I couldn't even afford to buy the flat we currently own anymore!",I'm looking forward to exploring somewhere new and being nearer to friends and family. It will also be great to have the countryside in easier reach. But I am nervous too. I've lived in London for the last 10 years and worry that I'm going to miss the vol,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Academic/Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",We relocated because we could no longer afford to live in London without sinking into debt.,"Ambivalent. While there are lots of things we will miss about London - our friends, the energy and diversity of the city - we won't miss the ridiculous rents and high cost of living.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Product Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,There is no fun left in London. Anything interesting or risky has been shut down.,Excited,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",London no longer feels like the home I grew up in,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PR,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",I failed medical school and have moved home,"Overjoyed to be back in London, sad to have left medical school",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Unaffordable cost of living. Once I have paid rent, council tax and tube fares I have less than £50 a week a to live on.",I'm reconciled with it. There is no point living near London if you don't have the cash to take advantage of what it offers. While I'm taking a pay cut when moving to Manchester my disposable income will increase and I'm not sat in a flat twiddling my thumbs and I'm noproblem terrified of spending money when eating out with friends.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Academic,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"I don't want to go. I keep thinking there must be some way of keeping things here, as they are, or as they were. But no. I see the changes coming. Soon London will be a theme park for the rich, and it's a pity.",terrible. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",drugz,over 250 employees,Within London,Westminster,"","","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",£,:(,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,management consultancy ,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,"","","","",To move in with my partner ,Positive ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Artist,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,Sussex,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Prices to live in London have become ridiculous in the previous few years. Affording rent plus a studio space has become nearly impossible without eating up all the money I make as a creative. The creative scene especially in Hackney has begun to break down (Vyner St and Redchuch St hardly any galleries there now) due to gentrification and rocketing rental prices. Moving to Berlin I can get a big enough to accommodate myself and have a room as my studio, this I'd never be able to get in London. Germany caring about the general publics rights have a rent control system that the UK should've adapted many years ago. The creative scene is flourishing out in Berlin. I already have a network of British and German friends out there so made logical sense.",Annoyed with our Government and local councils who will do anything to make quick money and not focus on protecting Creative communities and buildings of historical or signifcant importance. Hackney being a prime example of this.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Academic,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Job-related,"Sad about leaving London. Yet, we will finally have a chance to do some savings. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",High rents in London,Mixed -- I'd be in London if prices to rent and buy weren't so high.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",China,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",study,"hard to settle down, trying luck in the real estate market, wrestling with agencies, ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Global market manager,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Qatar,"The cost of living has gotten out of hand. The same salary thay was enough 4 years ago. Is no longer enough for us to live on. For the past year I have been using savings to top up living in London - Now with an opportunity to go, we must take it. So sad to go, but this is no longer quality living. ","Sad, would love to stay. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,"","","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Lawyer ,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I can't bear to bring my newborn daughter up in a city where her two professional parents can barely afford a house, let alone toys or holidays. ",To be honest I'm from the north and always thought London was over priced and shite. My wife though feels like the economy gives her no choice. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,graphic designer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","","easier to be sociable on nights out, easier commute",happy,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Artist,3,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Housing is unaffordable. Even though my income is good and I have a sizeable deposit it is still not enough to provide a good standard of living. Rents as well as purchase prices are unaffordable in this area to anyone earning less than £80k.,"That it is London's loss not mine, or that of any of the other talented people who are leaving. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Conferences,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",To get more space,"Ok, but I will miss the area I am currently in",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I feel that none of the things I imagined that a well-qualified, moderately successful person should be able to have are accessible to me in London: especially my own home. I could stay here another 10 years and I'd still be living a life financially little different from that of a student - a room in a houseshare, dependent upon the whims of a landlord, with no tenant protection or security. The only way to achieve those things is to move so far into outer London that I would be miserable and isolated, or to leave London entirely.",Excited and relieved. I just need to find a job...!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Events manager,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",Czech Republic,Overseas,Tower Hamlets,"","",Czech Republic,I simply can't pretend life is great here anymore. I have an MA and a great portfolio but I'm working three unpaid creative jobs while earning rent & food money behind a bar. And I feel lucky to have one.,I will miss London but life is too short for being constantly stressed out over existential issues while you could live much better elsewhere and come here for a trip. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Islington,"","","",I am relocating because…,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architect,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,unaffordable rents/life,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Job related opportunities.,"I long for my return, but am also worried that it would become a place that would no longer welcomes me. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Scientist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",work,"The professional opportunities are amazing, but the housing situation makes me think I can't stay here forever.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Project Manager,3,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"To be closer to at least one set of relatives while my daughter is young, talkative and outgoing. Skype and occasional visiting holidays go only so far. ",Sad as we will miss this vibrant and constantly changing city that is London. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Programme Assistant,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work,"I was interested in doing this job, but I find living in London to be quite a terrible experience. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media Strategy Manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",While I'm young I want to make the most of the culture and better social life in London. All the most prestigious jobs are in London and I didn't want to commute.,I miss the countryside but I'm really enjoying living in a more multicultural area. I enjoy being able to cycle to work in the city yet still live in a good sized flat near a beautiful park.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,Within London,City of London,"","","",study a MA,excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,TV production,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","London is quickly becoming a rainier Dubai. Hurts to say this, as I'm a Londoner.",Saudade.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London is becoming a theme park to attract the wealthy, where the wealthy buy property as personal investment and contribute little else. London is no longer for the people. But plenty of other towns and cities are. ",Excited. Truly.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Subscription Manager,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Work based opportunities ,Wish I didn't have too,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Unemployed,2,"","",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,"My partner and I are both qualified graduates, but with so much competition for jobs we found ourselves in long periods of under- or un-employment. We were forced to move further and further out of London, which saved a minimal amount of money with the cost of transport meaning commuting being only barely cheaper. We ended up in Barking which served as the final straw - it was dirty, no one spoke English and we felt like we'd be more at home abroad.",Relieved.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Insurance Underwriter,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I have a good job and am well educated, yet I have to watch my pennies carefully each month. I can't properly grow up either because I can't afford to live by myself, let alone buy somewhere of my own. Then there's the awful commute twice per day and lack of personal space - ever. I've sadly fallen out of love with London. ",Counting down!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Lots of job opportunities once I finish post-graduate study,Happy as there's a lot going on culturally and I live in a very friendly neighbourhood,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,DJ / Music Producer / Studio Engineer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",could not afford to get on the property ladder and wanted to buy to feel safer when raising a family. also couldn't stand Boris Johnson,so happy to have our own property now in Brighton where everyone is happy and even talk to each other in the street!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Account Manager,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Over London.,Excited,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Engineer,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Job purposes,"great, cannot wait to be a part of this vibrant city",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Illustrator and graphic designer ,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Desperately trying to form some kind of a career ,"We've found so many houses and put down so many hundreds of pounds to hold them and been told that someone else has offered to pay more rent or sign a longer contract. I'm also constantly being rejected from job applications and unsuccessful interviews. As a 30 year old man, with a degree and 8 years experience, I'm starting to feel my entire life has been one long string of wrong decisions. I'm praying London isn't going to be one of them. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,I.T.,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","We're a married couple but we can't afford to rent a studio flat of our own anymore. We share a 5 bedroom flat with 6 other people now, including another married couple.","Like we're being priced out of the city my husband was born in. My friends back home in NYC tell a similar story... no one can live in these cities anymore except the rich - which is just what they want, isn't it? Neat little playgrounds for themselves.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Campaigns Manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",So that I can afford to buy a house,Not great - I would much rather stay in London but house prices are unaffordable,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I've lived in London for two internships. Now I'm back in Germany finishing my studies.,"Pretty bad. All my hopes and dreams are in London, all my fears in Germany.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Product manager,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",cheaper living same pay. ,happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Policy work for a charity,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","","After graduating, I felt only London could offer me the career choice I was looking for. London was the only place I found a range of employers were willing to take on recent graduates. ","I wouldn't live in London if it weren't for my chosen career path. Ideally, when I can afford it, I'll look to buy a house on the outskirts of London, so I can continue to enjoy my job, but also enjoy the rest of my life and the place I live.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Even though I should live in London as a creative graduate, the city has lost it's soul to the rich and I couldn't afford it even if I wanted to","",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",China,Within London,City of London,Berkshire,"","",i love london,sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,HR student ,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,Within London,Haringey,"","","","I followed my heart, the love of my life lives in London.","It was extremely difficult and scary and it still is and I have the feeling that's not gonna change, but it's worth it.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Singer,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","","","","","","","After two and half years our landlord gave us the customary 2 months notice to pack up and go. He said he was selling. Other people now rent where we were living for twice the price we were paying... The garden is paved, and the front steps cleared of pot","Pretty sad. It feels strange to be part of an influx and outpouring of people in a city. It was not my place of birth, but I spent 7 years there renting before we had to leave and still spend much of my time there, staying with friends. It is frightening ",false,guardian
planning,individual,45–54,teacher,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Average house prices are in a huge bubble at about 13 times average salaries in London (the long-term historic norm is about 4), so to buy now in London is too risky in the current situation with interest rates, MMR, the UK's deficit and debt, Greece and ",GOOD!,true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Mobile manager,1,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",My 350k mortgage gets me a shoe box in London. Want there bedrooms and a garden in a nice area to bring up kids. I can barely get a poor two bedroom in London ,Necessity ,false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Haringey,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,I need to spend three quarter of my salary on rent,I feel bad as I am pushed out of a city that I love,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Chartered Accountant,3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"We as a family were earning about GBP 120K per year. And with one child about to embark to school, even this colossal amount of income when compared to the average wage was not enough to survive in London, forget savings. Poor infrastructure, poor working conditions, boring lifestyle choices, horrible and expensive commutes, and absolutely horrible governance and political situation just makes London not the place for hard-working professionals who want to improve their standard of living. And to top it off - miserable weather. ","It's been 40 days in New York, and even with the Siberian blast, it's fantastic. The people make the difference. People are not miserable here not matter what their level of income. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","We could not afford to continue to live in London. The ongoing financial pressure on our family and the community at large has made it an unpleasant place. We wanted to live, not just survive.","I feel good about it. Sad to leave friends and family behind but the positives far out weigh the negatives. Better schools, better environment, cheaper transport, cheaper rent, lower crime. Our household budget is half of what it was in London.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Lithuania,I am one of the millions like me in London. Moving to be one in a million.,Bittersweet,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Undergraduate,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","","Looking for a job placement for next year, moving to the city can undoubtedly provide better job opportunities for me.",It's very difficult. The rent prices are absolutely obscure.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,Overseas,"","","",United States,"I was originally planning to move to London, the most exciting capital city in all of Europe. But after some research and listening to our friends - who had done the same - my husband and I realized, that even with the income of two professional architects, we wouldn't be able to afford rent easily, we decided to move to the U.S. instead.","",false,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Arts and events development,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Cannot afford to live in London anymore,Anxious,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Assistant Editor - TV,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Can't afford to live in London.,"Should be ok, I have family in the North.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,postgraduate,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","It was way too expensive, I was working constantly just to pay rent.",Relieved.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,artist,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,"Wages shrink, costs propel.
Quality of life is diminishing. DIY Arts and Culture is being annihilated. No artistic community, just becoming a playground from overseas millionaires",Happy,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Unemployed urban planning graduate,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","",Cyprus,Overseas,Islington,"","",Cyprus,"I originally relocated to London due to massive unemployment in my home country. London was my chance to find work, to start my career. But, finding work it's so much harder than I had imagined. I have been searching for months now with nothing to show for it and and the future looks even worse. It's economically and psychologically crippling. It doesn't make sense staying here anymore. I'm going back home.","I feel helpless and psychologically fatigued. If I can't find a job in London, where can I?! ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,University manager,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Work opportunities, and 'the adventure' of London..",excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",I relocated to London to further my studies. ,"I am saddened to know that after my year of studies, I will no longer be able to afford this city. London may have 'everything' but what it lacks is a sustainable future. Good Luck. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Engineer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hungary,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",London is a love at first sight,I'm a bit afraid to move to London after seeing this site and the ads. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Mechanical Engineer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",More work in my field.,"Although I'm loving the opportunities and social side of the city, I know it will end within the next few years as the appeal of overcrowded houseshares in the tiny proportion of areas I can afford is already wearing off. ",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Apprentice ,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,My family is there and it's cheaper ,"Great, I miss my friends and family ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing director,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Despite having a decent job we just couldn't save a penny. Commute also killed me,Best decision in my life,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications Specialist,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Indonesia,"I have completed my study in UK and it was very tough to find a job for a non-EU resident in London. Also, my family expected me to come back to my hometown.","My departure from London was very abrupt. I felt like it was not the time yet to move out of the city. Staying in London for a year, the place where all the eyes of the world is looking at and where everyone in the world wish to be able to go, was very magical. I was so terrific that I could actually live there like a native and knew almost every corner of Zone 1-2. Even after a year, I couldn't believe my fate to be able to experience living in London.
Since moving back to my country, life has never been the same. I kept reading any information on what has just recently happened in the city, any recent fun activities/festival recently happened or about to happened, and i kept looking at my pictures taken there. Now, I'm working very hard to save every pence of the money to be able to go to London again. I miss every bits of the city; the tube, national rail, tapping the oyster, saying ""sorry"" every time we bumped into someone, walking so fast as if the world ends tomorrow, the view from the jubilee bridge, strolling down the River Thames in the late afternoon, sitting in the park, tesco, primark, poundland, hustle bustle of oxford street, piccadilly circus, the red carpet events, small talks at the tills, how people say ""cheers"" instead of ""thank you"", how people were very nice to show me directions when I was lost.
They say I'm very lucky to live in a hot tropical blue-skyed country, but I found myself laughed the hardest under the grayish gloomy London's sky :)",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Civil Engineer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To move in with my girlfriend,Great. Loved London on my weekend visits no I get it all week,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Business Man,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,"","","","","It's London!!! More opportunity for everything, love, job, money and a great social life. Why wouldn't you want to move to London?",Hands down the best thing I have ever done in my life. Finally my life has begun ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Garment technologist,3,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",cost and space,"Community and identity is being lost within rich London. Moving for cost meant we moved into a area with more personality. Too much money is causing the identity and idea of London to be diluted. It still exists in pockets, but it is fewer and further between. Too much gentrification will kill it all together.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Civil Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",The cost of rent meant I had to work too many hours to enjoy London,It'll be ok. I'll return to london when I become a millionaire!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,5,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Bangladesh,"This city experiences the most dramatic example of Feudal structuring I have known to exist in present times. The people who strive for social justice within it seem to do so under great scrutiny from those with greater access to resources. How is that somewhere worth living in? Other countries see the capital of England as one of the pinnacles of contemporary society, but the reality is nothing like the story they are sold. ",Glad.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT worker,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",For the same price I get much more space. Commuting by train from outside London is also much more comfortable than crossing it by tube.,I feel I am wasting less money and have more space for myself and inviting friends (no need to go to an overcrowded pub).,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate,4,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Sound Mixer,1,"","","","","",Wales,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","Over the years I've just felt that London has become a theme park of itself, geared to tourists and the rich . I can't afford to stay here and to be honest I don't really like it anymore.","Strangely relieved, Cardiff is a much better place .",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"London was amazing. It was that time in my life when I would wake up smiling, knowing that the life of the City was calling me to action. Sadly, that couldn't last.","No matter how happy London makes you, you still need funds to buy food. So I went home. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Comms Director,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","","East London is great, but for starting a family, North London has a little more in the way of green spaces.","Awesome, it's great to be having our first child here and we can do this relatively easily in comparison to a city like New York",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Archaeologist,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","Being near London is driving up costs for those of us living in the ""commuter belt""... I can't afford to stay, will never afford to own my own home. ",excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",city is too expense and unforgiving. I have plataued and can see the city growing further out of my reach.,Odd and refreshed as I have been here 12 years.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Web Developer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London has become a parody of itself. Massively expensive, over-crowded and filled with self-promoting social media darlings. The only thing that draws people here is availability of work.",I'm looking forward to living in Europe. We British keep forgetting that Britain is just one tiny corner of a greater whole. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Financial services,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,I am moving back home because the I cannot afford to live in the city that I love anymore.,Negative,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Private Art Gallery,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,"Despite enjoying my life here, my above average wage and discovering my English heritage, I cannot live in London with a hope to settle and afford a family. It seems a certainty I will have to revert back to my second roots.",It is inevitable necessity rather than a desire.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architecture,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",To get a job and to live somewhere fun more fun than town or a university town,Optimistic yet daunted,true,internal
planning,business,55â64,483722,3,IgxOjONUkeb,0â9 employees,Within London,Tower Hamlets,Dorset,The Midlands or East Anglia,Cameroon,Commuting distance of London,Kingston upon Thames,Surrey,The Midlands or East Anglia,Russian Federation,Huf0hE http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,Huf0hE http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Finance,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",To buy a property,sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Strategist,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Chile,"To start something. London is brilliant if you have something that already works. But, you can't experiment when cost of living is £1500+ a month",Ecstatic,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Operations Manager,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","","We both have to be in London for out jobs, so the only way we can get on the property ladder is by moving to Zone 5 and accepting help from family. Where I grew up we could afford a 6 bedroom house for the same price.","Excited for the next chapter in our lives, but I wish we could move further away, I feel trapped in London.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,English Language Teacher,4,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,London has become ridiculously expensive ,sad.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Director of Corporate Communications and International Marketing,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","",Turkey,Overseas,"","","",Turkey,"I studied my masters degree in London and spent 6 months to find a job after graduation. Since I need sponsorship to get a worker visa, all the companies I applied (more than 150) turned down my applications. Although I am well educated and fluent in English, Spanish, German and Turkish, I couldn't get any job offer. I was fantasizing to find a good job with a good salary when I considered all my qualifications. My reason to study in London was to get better job options to advance in my career path, but I ended up unemployed and without any income. ",It is very saddening and disappointing to see all the people with EU passports having jobs though they are not as educated and skilled as I am. I felt I was discriminated and it was discouraging; feeling like you are not worthy at all. It lead me to question myself and it really hurt. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Various,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",To be closer to family and better job opportunities,"At first excited, then shocked, now happy.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Writer,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"In Knightsbridge there are hardly any British people left... The lights aren't on and nobody's home. It's one giant money park and if you're not driving a Lamborghini, there's not much left for you there.",Sad.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Freelance Animator,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","After building a life for our small family in a part of South East London we have grown to love over the last six years, our rent is about to increase (which is still below the market rate for our location) to an amount we can no longer afford (75% of our income). As a freelancer with a 1 year old, my wife and I share childcare and work part-time, for financial reasons. But we will have to leave our community, our friends and support networks due to a cynical class of usurpers exploiting our modest neighbourhood for the sake of short-term profits. Peckham used to be a haven for Creative people, now it is a byword for profiteering opportunists, robbing London slowly of its culture and diversity.","Disenfranchised and cut off from a life we have built, through hard work and cultivating friendships in our local community.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Creative,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","Fresh air, quality time weekends in the country, (a bit) more affordable space.",Great.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager at a charity,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Too expensive, too london-centric. ",Dissapointed in the rising standard of living in London - it is necessary to provide a good life for myself in the future. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"Too expensive in London, too much competition so it's hard to find even an entry level job",Unhappy. Wish I could stay,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance graphic designer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",All our work and friends are in London and we want to be part of that without paying £400 a month on train travel,"Great, it's exiting to move into London with so much to see and do. But it comes with a BIG sacrifice on living space.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,journalist,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Slovenia,Didnt find a job in one year,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Finance Analyst,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,London is devoid of culture. Overpriced and lacking in community,Excited,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Since I go to University in London I have to find a place to live close to it., I feel bad about my parents because they have to pay so much and we can't really afford it.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project Manager - International Development,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I come from approximately 1 hour south of London. London is one of the best places to progress my career and the career of my partner, it was therefore natural to move there. However, after 4 years we couldn't stand it anymore. We both did really well at school and University, we worked hard and we certainly had aspirations of what we wanted our quality of life to be like. I really don't think these aspirations were ludicrous - acceptable flat with space in the living room for our friends to stay, in a relatively safe area, enough pay so that we could save for a house and contribute towards a pension and to go down the pub with our friends. We managed one, London is fun, there is so much to do and we did go to the pub! London is fun for a holiday the reality of life is hard. To start with we struggled to make ends meet with our pay. I honestly don't know how nurses, cleaners, retail workers, service staff do it. After time and some very long hours we worked our way up a couple of rungs on the career ladder and life was a little better. We had a tiny flat (30sqm), the area was not unsafe but neither was it somewhere you wanted to be lost on your way home. We didn't manage to save much. The hours at work were long. My partner comes from Austria. It gave me perspective on the quality of life of my peers in other countries. His friends were paid more for the same jobs, they paid less rent and their apartments were huge in comparison (I had eyes like a goldfish the first time we visited!), they paid into a state pension which they would be able to live off and overtime was occasional not every night. We decided to move. We found jobs in Berlin, we are both paid more for the same job, per sqm we pay less than 1/5 of what we paid in London and our overall quality of life is just incomparable. Our visitors have been many and I honestly think if we said we were going to move back, they would say we were mad. ","Whilst we our quality of life is better, our job opportunities are fewer. I am sad, England is my home. We sometimes talk about one day going home but it is with a heavy heart. We can't afford to buy somewhere which is big enough for a family, childcare is so expensive which would inevitably hinder my career as I earn much less than my partner and one the whole its harder. It makes me angry that I worked so hard at school in the stupidly unquestioning belief that I would have the same quality of life as I had when I was growing up, that is very unlikely to happen. I feel I have just written the monologue of the conversations we used to have with our friends, approximately half of which have now left London - back home to Leeds and Cambridge, New York and Australia. I wish it was fairer, just a little bit. It wouldn't take much but the problem is it doesn't get better. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Operations Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",In order to buy our first house. ,"Heartbroken. I adore living in London but the cost to get on the property ladder - in the locations we would need to be in for our commute - is inconceivable. We couldn't do it and we can't save quickly enough to outstrip raising property prices alongside general living costs (including renting). In an ideal world we would eventually return but realistically, I know that this will be unlikely. So I also feel stressed about leaving London because it isn't the choice that I wanted to make, but I can't see it being any other way. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Project Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",This is the only place where I could find an employment in my line of work,This is the least welcoming city I have ever lived in.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Company Director,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,High streets are becoming deserted as rich overseas investors buy and leave properties empty instead of lowering rents. There is no way my small business can afford these rents.,Sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,"Ex pub landlady, now full time mum",3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Diagnosed with ME 2 years ago. I have had to fold/sell my business as I cannot work and cannot afford to stay in London on just my husbands salary ,"I feel less anxious, I see things more clearly, I don't feel the pressure to look my best everyday! I miss my husband as he stays with friends 3 nights a week in London. But I overall it was a good thing to move for my health ... One day I'd like to move back. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative in advertising,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Creative Director,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",China,Within London,Camden,"","","",I am from the UK. Born and raised. It just feels time to come home.,"I love London, but the cost of living is of great concern.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Associate in financial regulation,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","I moved into London after I got married; my now-husband and I didn't live together beforehand, and after the wedding we moved into a rented flat.","Mixed feelings - I've been commuting into London for 6 years, but it's a very different experience actually living here. Transport is cheaper but my rent is more expensive, and although we earn well, we're a long way off being able to buy. However, it's n",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Office Manager,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I actually left London to go travelling but am not planning on moving back there when I get back. It's getting too expensive and it is stuck in a bubble of only fast living and high spending. I also feel that London is losing its perspective on the real things that bring joy to life and needs to embrace its diversity again.,"I feel sad as I love London. I lived in Brixton and was happy to see its amazing growth but sad to see the expense of that growth with the huge Jamaican population that made Brixton what it is, being pushed out as the wealthy hipster, yuppy and bankers decided to take over and drive prices of living through the roof.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Event Manager,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",End of tenancy,"We've lived in the same place for four years, but the landlords want to take back the property so we've had to move somewhere smaller and more expensive.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Camden,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Self employed,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Priced out by increasing rents.,Resentful,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","","We can't afford to stay in Hackney as rented tenants. I have lived here for 15 years & have an established career as an artist,lecturing and practice.",Heartbroken. Hackney is my home.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Nurse,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,For a life that gives something back to me. There's no soul in working just to make the rent for a concrete block without a view. ,"Excited, but sad that I can't find what I need here at home in Wales (there's no jobs), and where all the opportunities are (in London) it's just full of greedy suits and survivors.
",true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Southwark,Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Civil servant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","","A lot of my friends have ended up in London, and I wanted to experience living in a big city with lots going on (sports, theatre, music).","I'm really glad I moved here, and the sports and culture are just as amazing as I imagined they would be. But even though I'm earning more I'm renting a tiny room in a shared flat, which is fine for now but it feels like I can't make any plans for the future: decorating, getting a pet, starting a family.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Communicator,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Need for private accommodation,meh,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising,4,"","",Within London,Harrow,Kent,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Cost of living north of the river is discraceful!,Happy- because we get more space south!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graduate student,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Mauritius,"I had no choice as my student visa was about to expire. The company that gave me a graduate job offer refused to go ahead with my visa sponsorship as it was too much hassle, costly and time consuming for them.",It was heartbreaking to leave the place where the heart is. No single day has passed without thinking of London.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Translator,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Living expenses in London have skyrocketed to unaffordable levels even for very skilled workers on suppousedly high salaries. Having a decent home for your family within a reasonable distance of your work has become a luxury. London is great if you are young and don´t mind sharing, or for the über rich.","I would have preferred staying in London but the truth is now I have a much higher quality of living. I am doing a long term investment in myself and my family. I am now working to enjoy life, and not living for working.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,MA Student,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Because I could not afford to study and live in London during my further studies. ,"If there was a way how to continue studying and living in London, I would have not left. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Intern,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Westminster,"","","","Came to London to pursue an internship which I hoped may one day lead to a job. The internship was miserable, as is the job, but hey, at least I live in London.","Thinking about the happy years in my university town still fills me with tears. I would do anything to turn back the clock and stay there forever. London feels like a strange mirror universe - I live in one of the richest boroughs, but am barely making minimum wage. Some days, the city feels more like an elaborate movie set than a real place where people live.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,"","","","","","","","","",Sold flat and bought house.,Fantastic.,true,guardian
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",I feel there willbe greater job opportunities in London however this image seems to be fading. I've always dreamed of living in the capital and find the creative industries of London as well as the unique cultural nightlife an attractive prospect.,Both excited and scared. I wish to experience life in London and feel there could be many opportunities there however the extreme cost of living fills me with anxiety.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,"London is too big, too expensive and too damn grey to warrant pumping all my money into it. ","I love my new job, rent is half the price and I'm paid more than in London. Plus they have something called a 'summer' here. New to me.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Transport planner,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","","In London, the cost of housing is too high and the quality of housing is too low",Sad to leave behind a city I have made mine over the past seven years,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Personal Trainer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",It was a deram To come here,Insecure,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,architect,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Job,"Nervous about being lost, alone and poor.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PR account executive,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","London is, and always will be home, but young people are so priced out of living there. I have the same opportunities in Birmingham, but with a much lower price tag.","I'll miss London, but excited for a slightly less hectic way of life.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Careers councillor ,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,Berkshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","","Money, ",Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Video Editor,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Career prospects.,Dreadful excitement.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Rent prices,I feel like creativity has been forced out of London by wealth,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,VP Marketing,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",China,Overseas,"","","",China,"With cost of living increasing astronomically and that money going to undeserving benefit scroungers, even on my comfortable salary i found it difficult to balance my income against my needs. Moving abroad, whilst heart breaking, is the only chance i have of saving any money at all.",heartbroken and homesick. I feel torn that i can't be in a city i love because it's just too expensive to make it viable for the future.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"",1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Camden,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,alfnfd,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",dfdf,sdfsdf,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,performer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Haringey,"","","",London seems to be the capital of Europe: it offers more opportunities than any other place in Italy,Excited and scared (in a positive way),true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,teacher,,"","","","","","","","","","","","","","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Runner,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","Rent for a disgusting room was too expensive, though I work full time. Slightly less disgusting but much cheaper (partly due to sharing the room) though illegal accomodation became available.","It would be nice to be able to afford a room of my own, of a reasonable standard, at a reasonable price, where I don't have to worry that I might get caught and turfed out at any time.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architectural assistant,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","I moved to London because for architecture it was the one of the only places in the UK that had jobs when I graduated. It is somewhat economically independent of the rest of the UK with a lot of construction going on in the capital in comparison to the rest of the UK. The UK is Londoncentric, this is where money is invested, I wanted to get experience with a good practice so I moved down from Newcastle.","I feel it was done without much choice, the majority of practices are located in London. It was also a place I could imagine living, I had lived in London previously and liked it. Although that was on a temporary basis. You make do with the lack of choices but it is frustrating, there are cities in the north that are just as interesting but are suffering much more severly from spending cuts and a lack of investment from private business. The Londoncentricity of the UK is a large part of the problem on why it is so difficult to live here, land is limited. Why industries can't base themselves around other cities and take off the pressure from London is a mystery to me. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"London has become FAR too expensive, overcrowded and congested, crumbling rail network.
Simply, it does not give value for money.",Excited and relieved,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To get the London under my skin.,It cost me a lot to be here. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Hackney,"","","",It's my home and I want to come back,"I'm terrified because I don't think I can afford it, but I don't want to be away from my friends and family any more.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Designer,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","Taiwan, Republic of China",Overseas,"","","","Taiwan, Republic of China","London is too expensive and overpopulated, and
commuting by train is uncomfortable, expensive, stressful and often delayed.",I feel fantastic about relocating. I lived in Taiwan for 4 years as an English before and loved the culture and my life there - a return to a great lifestyle and rich culture.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,entrepreneur,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I would never choose to start a business again in London. Surviving on the salary that you are able to pay yourself is impossible. ,"Sad. London is an inspiring city, it should be a hub for ideas and new businesses.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Management Consultant,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Redbridge,"","","",There's a life to this city that I didn't get back home.,"I was nervous at first, but now I know I made the right choice to come to London.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Civil servant,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",London offers the best job opportunities for both my husband and I.,"I'm excited by all that London has to offer but I'll miss the fun, affordability and people of Glasgow.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance Radio Producer,4,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Though this is the only place where my career can truly flourish, I can't afford to live while I work my way up to the top of the ladder. ",I feel like I'm giving up on a life-long dream but moving somewhere else with no career plan to start a new way of living is a refreshing thought. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,sales assistant,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,as a native Londoner it's now too expensive for me to afford a home here. and it's cold. I'm going to move and be a farmer.,Can't wait,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital specialist,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Nigeria,Quality of life just isn't the same as it was when i was growing up.,"Excited, but at the same time sad to be leaving London behind. I was born in Greenwich, raised and educated in Greenwich, but unfortunately as a young adult i can not afford to live in Greenwich. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","My boyfriend and I relocated from London to Cornwall last year. We are both self-employed (he's a writer, I'm an artist) and it was no longer possible to sustain our lives in London due to soaring rent prices. ","I initially felt excited about the prospect of a new start however, I have subsequently come to realise that London is the home of so many opportunities that are not available in other locations in the UK. I did not move out of choice but necessity; it was too difficult to sustain a career as an artist and live a life that comfortable.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Actor / Circus Artist / Director,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Grotesque and unsustainable housing market, unregulated buy to let landlords.",Confused. I always thought London would always be home.,false,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Clinical Cardiac Physiologist,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Unable to afford maintenance charges(greedy Agents) or upgrade to freehold.,Angry!! born a bread londoner,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Shoe Designer (Final year BA Cordwainers),2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Couldn't really afford to live central any more in a tiny little flat that we couldn't both live in (my boyfriend and I). Moved further out to be able to have a flat that wasn't practically the size of a cupboard.,"I love the flat we've moved too- so much space, and everything pretty much working fine. But I do miss being close to central London- I love London, and I love living in London. But now it's taking me about an hour to get in every day (which is ok...) I c",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,airline employee,"","","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Quality of life, medical treatment for our son and to afford a real home, better education","I wish we could atay and have the kind of life qe would like, but it's just not possible, London has lost its appeal from when I moved there 30 years ago",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Head Hunter ,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London has no opportunities anymore. No takes risks, everything is geared towards immediate profit. The rebel spirit has gone everything is sanitised. ",I'm worried all us Ex-Londoners relocating to cooler cities will inevitably but unwillingly become the shock troopers of gentrification their. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architect,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Any space for creativity is being destroyed by redevelopment- living outside of London with less financial pressure has more potential.,Good! But I want to keep fighting to stop London turning into a sterile corporate town.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artistic Director of a Fringe Theatre Company,2,Theatre Company,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Can no longer afford to live in London,"I miss London so much. All the opportunities for fringe theatre are there - and so are all my acting and theatre colleagues and friends. I feel cut off. But it became impossible for me to run a fringe company in London and still afford to pay rent. I feel exiled and my theatre work has had to change radically as a result of leaving - but if you don't have the money, you don't have a choice.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,5,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",To be closer to the school I work in.,"I live in a cramped dirty flat with 5 people and I'm moving to another cramped dirty flat with 5 people. If my skills were needed as much elsewhere I'd move in a heartbeat. What will the city do when all the nurses, teachers and police have left?",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Charity worker,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",I'm coming home to London after living abroad for two and a half years. I'm moving back to my parents house at the age of 30 whilst I try to find a job.,"Is London still my home? I'm daunted about the changes that have happened since I left and the fact that I can't move back to Brixton, where I was living before, as rent would be double what I was paying only 3 years ago. Friends I have grown up with are ",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,London lacks the identity which I use to hold dear and I feel like I need to move on,Nervous. Scared but also excited,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Retired naval officer,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",By selling up I can clear my mortgage and live on my pension,Excited,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,design and sales consultant,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Newham,"","","","It is possibly the last area in London where we can get a decent place within our budget. There are loads more of potential there than other parts of London. Commute wise, it is just as good as many other areas since the Crossrail and the opening of Strat",It is exciting and We are looking forward to witnessing a change.,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Social Media Marketer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,"","","","",We know we have to for any chance of further developing our careers. ,"Nervous, I just don't see how we'll be able to afford it after being used to such a low cost of living in the North East. But the job opportunities just aren't the same up here, and if I do succeed in London I know the rewards will be great. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Internet Exec,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,For better opportunities. London is getting too slow and bogged down with traffic and social issues to thrive. ,I'm happy. My commute is less crazy and my cost of living vs my salary is a lot better.,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,civil servant,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I want to be where the lovely, decent working class Londoners are and that aint London.","Cannot wait. Get away from the rudest, pushiest, ego-centric clones and live with good-hearted people that care about people over their careers. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Translator,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",My husband found his dream job here.,"Even being qualified and with jobs that require it, making ends meet is not easy. This city condemns you to be poor, waste your life commuting or both. There is little hope for prosperity, as prices are high (and rising) and salaries are low. London can be exciting and fun, but also despairing.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,"I fail to extend the work visa, which is required for non-EU citizens to stay in UK",I love London's cultural scene. It's sad that I can't stay because of circumstances.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Dancer,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","London is overpopulated and under-serviced. We also found that as dancers, very few ""opportunities"" are paid. We came to London to WORK as dancers, not give out freebies.",Relieved to lift the stress and pain of London off our shoulders. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance Journalist,3,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",I feel like I'm existing in a city that's meant to be lived in.,Hopeful.,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Corporatewear consultant,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","The culture has changed dramatically over the past fifteen years. Pubs are replaced by shisha bars, traffic is sclerotic, housing is unaffordable. The city's no fun anymore.","Ambivalent, but relieved overall.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing consultant,3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Simply cannot afford to stay anymore,I feel as I have been pushed out of the city I was born and grew up in by obscene house prices.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Planning Officer,4,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Finland,"Initially London was exciting and inspiring, but after a while you don't really know anybody anymore, your humanity disappears under your market value, relationships remain superficial and conversations repetitive, and it's like living in a huge train station where no-one ever stops or cares.",The best decision of my life.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Commercial Manager,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,Islington,"","","",Career opportunities,"Optimistic, although highly concerned with the housing situation",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Harrow,"","","",University,"Although it was my choice to move here, I'm not sure if it was the smartest thing. It's great now, but how will I feel about all this 10 years from now? I feel lucky I'm not already scraping on all fours from being in London.",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Bookshop Owner,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",We are trying to slightly downsize to take advantage of the ridiculous housing market and to absorb my mother into our household.,"Desperate to stay in the same area which is where our friends and businesses are. The cost of living in London has outstripped our capacity to earn enough as self-employed people. In order to stay here we have to buy something less ""valuable"".",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Biomedical scientist,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Moving to be closer to my new workplace in St Thomas's hospital. Also my partner works as an architecture assistant in Hammersmith.,Really depressed. Even though we are both on the UKs average wage we can only afford to move into a small place where the bedroom is in the kitchen and then there is a shower. I'm not sure if I want to live in such a claustrophobic way. My partner works 1,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist / social media manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","I desperately tried to make my way in a city that seems to promise a 'wealth' of opportunities, but after 5 years of working various jobs I didn't want to do, just to pay the extortionate rent, I decided enough was enough and moved to the countryside. Here I can afford to do something forfilling and I'm not living in my overdraft. I do miss it everyday though.","I'm sad as I loved living there and miss my friends. But I feel like I've taken 10 steps forward since I left, rather than wasting money banging on doors that we're never going to open.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,PhD Student/Health Professional,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I've been evicted three times in as many years,and it's simply no longer possible to afford to live. Rent is insane, and rising, with no security. And I just thought, with my face in someone's armpit on the Northern Line, 'there's no need for me to live l",Relieved.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Cost of living,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","At the end of current tenency (2.5 years) we plan to relocate to another more affordable city in the North of the UK. Possibly around Sheffield or Leeds. London is unaffordable to a young couple to live in long-term, unless they are very, very well paid, ","I like the countryside and I like the city. I have lived here for four and a bit years now. If you haven't bought property already, it's too late. Move on. London is over for the non-super wealthy. It will become a mix of the superrich, students and tempo",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Investment Banking,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",London is nice,I like London,true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hungary,Rent is too expensive and terrible value for money,Conflicted,,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,"","","","",To experience living in a cool big city far from home.,I'm very excited for the opportunities available in London. Everything I've heard (save the cost of living) has been very positive.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Support Officer,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","","","","","","",Peru,I wish i could stay in the city i was born and raised in but it doesn't seem at all plausible to live a comfortable lifestyle and own a home on less than 50k. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34, Freelance,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"My landlord decided to sell his property. After spending three years here, I could not afford to find a new place for the same budget.","there is in London all that life can afford... That is true. I truly wish I could still be a part of it, but at the same time I really feel tired of London right now.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Cannot afford to buy or rent a property
","I will be able to afford a much better life style outside london. Everything is expensive in london but property prices in particular do not reflect the local population's ability to afford housing.
We should ask ourselves the question; who is London for? If this city is to continue to increasingly serve a property investment purpose and remain a place where the rich from abroad can pour their money into as they wish, the days when London will no longer have 'talent' are not too far ahead. London's workforce, especially young people, are no longer able to afford housing in London. Can London afford losing its talent?",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Desinger,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Job,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,fast food delivery driver,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",rent is to high in london.,sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,bookseller,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Rent is too high, it's cheaper to rent in Kent and commute into London, even with extortionate train fares.",Saddened. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Web developer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","","With the rent always going up, we wanted a simpler life within a truly enjoyable space.","After deciding to leave, we moved to Cambridge in a few months. This has revealed to be a great decision, and have no regrets about it.",true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,motion graphics,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I will have an easier life and be less dependent on my employer. I suspect large areas of creative activity to leave London in the next few years. Unless it's attached to advertising.,Sad to leave london but happy to be contributing to somewhere else.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Theatre Director,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Being priced out of the area, and surrounding areas, then the quality of life was suffering.","London, I love you, but, your demands on the basics. I gave and I gave, all I could. You were sucking me dry and I was beginning to resent all the good times we had. I lost myself to you. I wouldn't have survived much longer, that's why it had to end. Hopefully, you'll work out your high maintenance issues and maybe, maybe you can find a small place in your heart to let me in again.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Project Manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Better carrier prospects, higher salary, closer to loved ones.",Relocating to London was the best thing I did at both a personal and professional level. I've had the opportunity to work on some great projects that I wouldn't have been able to otherwise. I have discovered new things and had new experiences that I would have never had if I wasn't here.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Experience designer`,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Islington,"","","",My visa in the USA was over an my company relocated me on the UK.,"I am happy to be able to be in London, since is quite similar to the USA and there is a ton of opportunities. But is difficult to enjoy yourself cause after paying rent and saving some money I barely have anything left to do anything.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Theatre Maker,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Its where I was told that I had to be in order to make a living with my career.,Enjoying the company and getting out of my parents house but I don't think I'll be in London long.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","London is a melting pot of cultures, which is amazing but you need a fortune to afford a decent life.",Breaks my heart that I don't get to spend enough time in London. I still study and work in London though.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Bar tender, ESL teacher, writer ",3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,"I left on a whim thinking that I would return. I only left to travel a little bit, have a holiday. I stayed when i realised how much happier I was when I wasn't stressed about making rent, and wasn't working 60 hour weeks. ","At first it always seemed temporary, it was never a planned decision. So far it's been 8 months since I left London, and although I miss the culture and diversity, relocating has been a wonderful change. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Writer ,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,Hillingdon,Hertfordshire,"","",Shorter commute needed. ,"I used to own a house, but the commute would take nearly two hours each way and the stress of it, and long hours, made me ill. Now I live just over an hour from work and rent. There's no way I think I'll ever be able to own a house again, but having a shorter journey has improved my quality of life immensely and I have a garden for the first time in my adult life. I'd love to live closer (ideally zone 4,5 or 6) but London rents are ridiculous. Me and my husband don't want to house share and we don't want a studio flat. We do need a parking space. Anything remotely affordable that we looked at was so grotty as to be uninhabitable. I didn't think I was that out of touch, but £300 a week still can't get anything suitable. Current house is lovely, but near a tube line would be even better. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,"London most sharply brings to focus the nepotism and privilege of wealth that are deep rooted in the country with the lowest social mobility in the western world. Creative employers have little consideration or conscience in recruiting and supporting those with out the means to volunteer for often up to a year until a position is made available.
""we don't see the point in paying you when someone else is offering to work for free"" is not an aceptable statement from an employer (TCOL, Creative Agency). I offer this name and quote as a token of transparency and honesty that is rarely expressed by young graduates due to the fear of blotting their copybook.",I now live in the city with the highest quality of living in Europe. My only regret is that I didn't make the move earlier. Language is no longer a barrier to finding employment in much of Europe and particularly Northern Europe. London now seems like a rather distant joke that was certainly at my expense,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,I run a small record company,4,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,Spain,"This isn't the London I grew up in. Area by area it is being stripped of its character and much of its creative population. This is a form of social cleansing started by the Blair government and merrily continued by this one and by Boris Johnson. The city was better off in the years when Thatcher, ever the provincial martinet, loathed London for being so comfortable with its own differences and contradictions. Bring on the housing crash.",Bitter that my three children are Londoners who have studied hard and yet will never be able to afford to own a home in own city. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Production Designer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",To try to take advantage of the house prices before they rise further,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Jeweller,2,"",0–9 employees,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",I'd like to settle down with my girlfriend and start a family but the living costs in London have rendered this dream impossible. Despite having two above average incomes we still struggle to get through each month and have no savings...only debt! ...We eat a lot of pasta,I'd rather not relocate...all my friends and siblings live here! I also fear that my prospects will be little improved by the move as commuting costs will take the place of any savings made on rent. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project Officer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Visa Situation,Shit. I wish I could live in London forever,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,3,Internship,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Because of my internship,I feel excited due to my relocating,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,I moved from London because I had to share a small room to afford rent on my minimum wage job at a fancy cafe. ,"I have left my siblings and friends behind, most of whom are squatting or working all the time for the privilege of staying where they grew up. The only people I know my age who can comfortably live in London are those who live with their parents or those on a very good salary. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Unemployed creative,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",I'm too far from all of London's creative opportunities and scenes.,I really wanna go! But I feel like that may actually be impossible,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Accountant,5,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Too FUCKING EXPENSIVE ,Pissed off at incompetent politicians,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Slovakia,Within London,City of London,"","","",To start my masters course,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,If you're an intern in London you can't afford to eat. It's as simple as that.,"France will look after me more than my own country, and I wish that weren't the case.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,City of London,"","","","More work opportunities, more general opportunities",Excited,true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",A studio flat in Bethnal green is costing my partner and myself almost £2000 a month!we both have good jobs but the rent is crippling! Especially for me as I only graduated two years ago,Really sad! I love Bethnal green but just can't afford to live here when I'm paying two thirds of my salary on bills and rent.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,TV Producer,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",I simply cannot afford to live and bring up children in London.,I feel incredibly sad about the move. I was brought up in London and it was a wonderous place for a child - so much excitement and movement. So many options of places to go and things to do. And all so easy to access by walking distance/tube/bus. We have ,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",China,I'm a teacher and teaching in London schools is miserable. The conditions are poor and pay is far too low compared to the cost of living. I'm at least 3 times wealthier in China.,"My family have lived in London for generations. I'm sad to leave and if money were no object, I'd move back tomorrow.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Its nicer.,Excited.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Several menial jobs,5,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","We are told London offers great opportunities, a great social life and lots to do. Instead it is like staring through a window into a shop you will never enter. You don't get the opportunities because everybody wants them and you have no time or money for the social life and activities because of the constant pressure to make enough money to pay the rent. All the while you are consumed in guilt that you are moaning about your life when too many people in London face horrific poverty and can't just up and leave.","I don't think London is the be all end all, so in many ways it doesn't bother me too much - there is a whole world out there you know? That's not too say I won't miss elements of it. However I feel that there are certain assumptions put on people leaving London. Mainly that of failure to make it. Make what? Loads of money? Pfft. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",I relocated to London because I was born here and I have always longed to return. It is the only city in the world for an English actor to live and I will stay forever if possible. ,"I have waited for this moment for years and I couldn't be happier. Myself and my girlfriend have discovered the most gorgeous little flat at the foot of London Bridge, right in the middle of Borough Market (which celebrated its 1000th year aniversary the year we moved in!)
I love it's history, I love it's culture, I love it's people. I love London. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,5,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",Egypt,Overseas,"","","","","A group of us have/are leaving, all educated, motivated and talented, but we can't afford to continue education, we don't have independence or freedom, we don't feel like adults. Some that do sacrifice living rooms or heat or cutlery, we all sacrifice travel, leisure, time out, seeing each other and families. Most importantly, we have lost hope this will change in time to make a difference for us, so we will take our enthusiasm and ideas somewhere we can work without constantly worrying about eviction, empty cupboards and the lights going out. ","I feel like an invisible genocide is occurring: a genocide of hopes, dreams and opportunity. London is my home but I've been forced to leave by wealthy squatters. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Video Editor,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I was quite unexpectedly made redundant when I was 8 months pregnant, and my husband was made redundant when our baby was two weeks old. As we both work in creative fields, we didn't think we'd be able to easily and immediately get other jobs that could s","I miss London and my friends horribly every single day, but I think the quality of life for families is better in the U.S. Right now, if one of us lost our job, we wouldn't fear not being able to pay rent and childcare costs the next month. Our skill sets",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Developer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Argentina,Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Arts Manager,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,My study visa expired and I couldn't find an organization who would sponsor a work visa.,"Mixed. London is so expensive but as an arts professional it was the most amazing, creative and fostering professional and personal environment I could be in.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Renting/housing is unaffordable. I can no longer afford to live in London.,"Scared, I would like to relocate further from London to a city with more affordable housing but I'm not sure that I would find a job that pays as much as I earn at the moment. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor/Writer,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Ridiculous rent, and unscrupulous bosses - zero hour contracts and difficulty of finding work. I would be sent 2 hours across London for a 4 hour shift :@","I will miss bits of it - the energy, the beautiful spaces and walking down the South Bank. But I would rather enjoy as a visitor.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",The rents are far too high. ,Relieved.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Surrey,5,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I wish I could afford at least room for myself, I am tired of sharing rooms with strange people ","I like London, so I will be missing everything and everyone in here",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Better value for money,Would have rather stayed more central,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I make considerably more money in California than I ever could have in London.,"Pretty good, though London is still one of the most fantastic cities in the whole world. I will definitely be coming back once I've sufficiently exploited the salary inflation in Northern California.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,"Everything is too expensive, I can't afford my rent, I can't go out.",I just can't wait to have a good living quality.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Business Analyst,6+,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",I couldn't stand living with my flatmate any more,"The chronic shortage of flats, rising rents, and my stagnant salary growth means I have had to live in many terrible places and move frequently. I miss having a place to call home. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actuary,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","I love living in the countryside but the transport expenses, high house prices in Surrey and the extremely unreliable and increasingly uncomfortable commute prompt us to move closer to the City. We are a household of two professionals of mid 20s. The tran","Finding a place to live had proven to be very difficult. We were amused to know that prospective tenants need to bid for a property! The rent shown is not the actual rent, you need to pay more to secure it. The agency fees were astonishingly high. We then",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,I moved to Spain because universities in London are really expensive and on top of that the living costs. ,"I lived in London for a year and half, it was the most freighting, challenging and amazing experience of my life. That city would stay with me for ever. But I'm really loving Madrid right now. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Doctor ,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",For work. ,We loved London. It's been amazing. But it's a greedy place that made us feel what we had wasn't enough. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Film Student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Ealing,"","","",Because I was accepted to a good Film School.,"Good. I love London, the opportunities... though the high cost of living means I will not be able to stay in the city after I graduate.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","",The North of England,Germany,"This country, this city, has no empathy for it's young people anymore. I've volunteered all my life, I'm a carer and I'm training to be a teacher but because I want to help people I've been told it's my fault if I can't afford rents.","I've lived in London all my life, I feel terrible about leaving all my friends and family behind but I can't bear staying here. I have to say though everytime I see somewhere I loved as a kid or another bit of history disappear under another glass block it gets a little easier.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,Merton,"",The Midlands,"","Rent prices are rising to ridiculous levels and buying a house is already a pipe dream, even though we are a dual-income couple with no kids.",It is sad and frustrating to be priced out of the city we love so much.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Islington,"","","",to do my PhD at UCL,I am happy to be living in this city for at least another 3 years as it allows for more cultural experiences within a close distance than places back in Germany. I love the British culture and its mix with all the other cultures (food!!) in London. Feels like the whole world in a British environment.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate,4,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I can't afford to live in this city without staying at my parent's home. If I want a life of my own, I'll have to leave. ","Apprehensive, but determined. ",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Case handler,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Job,Yay,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,EA,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Canada,Overseas,"","","",Canada,"I love London, I love the community in Hoxton, but it now only caters to the wealthy city workers.",Incredibly sad to be leaving my home simply due to the fact we can no longer afford to live here. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Retail Supervisor,6+,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Cannot afford housing in London, you get more for your money in other parts of the country.","Fabulous! Think it will be a better life for all of us, especially my daughter.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Japan,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",I'm coming back to live in the city where I grew up.,I'm scared to come back to a city that I won't be able to afford to live in.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,copywriter,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Cost,Gutted,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Officer,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",We relocated 3 1/2 years ago. ,"We are happy - we have a lovely house, daughter in good school but so much of it kills me. We'll go back when our children have left home. We rented out our house in London and we've never really cut the ties in many ways although it was the right thing to do. I look back and think how horrible so many of the people in London were/are and all our friends had left but I still miss it so much.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,"","","","","","","","","",London was once the coolest city in the world. Now it's having the heart and soul ripped out to make way for wealthy foreigners to buy boring flats.,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Local Government Manager,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",We loved it in Southfields but were renting a small flat and had just had a baby. We were forced to look at where we could afford and after much thought decided Bexleyheath was a good area to settle.,We aren't the sort of people who wanted to move off the tube network and would rather have been somewhere more cosmopoliton with poncy delis and sourdough pizza places and 5 years ago we could probably have been able to achieve that but we've been pushed ,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Operations - IT,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Islington,"","","",I moved home after a decade away.,"I love London but I'm shocked that I have to live like a student with a lower quality of life than in the USA, even on a decent salary. I doubt I'll live here permanently. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Animator and designer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,Canada,Because I can't afford to contribute to the industry I love and have a future in London. Living with my parents is all I can afford to do at the moment and I'm close to the age of 30! ,London is the city I grew up in. I don't see why I should be pushed out while the super wealthy get to live comfortably in Central London. How can London sustain it's rich art industries/heritage when the life and soul of the city can't afford to live there?,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,branding and research,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Islington,"","","","better job prospects, friends, back in home culture",Positive. I'm lucky that I bought an apartment years ago when it was (relatively) affordable.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architect,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,"finished master's degree, couldn't afford to stay in London while searching for a job.",stressed,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,"","","","","After spending my whole life in the city of my birth, I'm keen to see another part of the world. London feels like a hub for so many different arts industries, so even if I do not remain there, it feels like an excellent place to begin.","I am excited and terrified of the move, especially as the type of life I live might be unaffordable to me there.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Transport Planner,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",We can't afford a family home in london,"Sad as we would rather stay, I feel we're being forced out by the housing market. More should have been done to build more affordable homes and keep them affordable by preventing foreign investors flipping properties. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Advertising ,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I’ve spent 19 year in what was a thriving creative city, where the diversity of local residents mixed with its transient international visitors. London always had the edge on NYC. It was a city to make a home in, have a family, grow communities – its villages used to be testaments to its people that inhabited them. It’s a sad day watching homes being torn down, business being pushed out, families dispersed. While the rich, privileged, those with trust funds or have access to investment gain from the creativity that we laid out for them take the prize. ","
I missed the boat to gain from this city I love. It will always be home and I worry that I won’t be able to return to it, to build a life. My dream is to have a small flat, council, live near my family, have my own and be able to grow old and have a sense of community around me. I feel sad to be leaving, thrown out by a dear old friend that’s got a new shiny richer toy. I hope I can come back and still somehow have money to live that small dream with the riches of what wealth truly is: family and friends.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web editor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Price of rent vs how much I earn. Pollution!,"Sad, nervous for my career, also relieved.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Visual Merchandiser and Fashion Blogger,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",I can no longer afford to live in the 'trendy' part of London.,"I'm relocating because I can't afford the rent, yet friends my age on smaller salaries, who live outside London, are starting to buy their own homes. Something isn't right .",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Online Brand Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Could not afford to buy a property in London.,I feel it is unfair I had to relocate when I was born in London and lived here all my life. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,political analyst,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I left for love.
And because my flatmate decided to move back to Finnland just as we has finished pur degree - so it was staying and starting my own business pretty much pennyless in London or moving back to Germany and try there - with the support of family and friends.","Love-wise it was the right decision.
Career-wise not so much.
Health-System-wise defintely.
Quality of life - wise : right choice.
Opporunity cost - I will never truly know.
I come back to visit - but hardly anywhere close to enough.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Web design,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Bigger flat,Good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,unemployed,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",A lot of personal issues on my guardians side.,Worst thing to ever happen.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I loved London, Hackney especially, in my twenties. I moved from Dorset to London at 18, was there for 16 years, and had a blast. I'm very glad I did it. But it didn't feel right raising my two kids in Hackney; I feel too old to live there; and we couldn't afford to move anywhere else within the city.","Sad in a way, but it's definitely the right time. I feel like I absolutely made the most of my time in London. I hope my kids will grow up in the South West and go to London themselves for their young adulthood.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Computer Scientist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,Within London,Westminster,"","","",work,awesome,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Events Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","The cost of renting in London means that my partner and I can't afford to live alone and have to live in a shared property with other tenants. We can rent a cheaper, larger property elsewhere without the need to share our lives with strangers.",I have mixed feelings. I love London. I love that there are so many things happening here all the time but I'm looking forward to exploring somewhere new too and helping to make things happen elsewhere.,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",work,good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Designer,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Never be able to afford a 2 or 3 bed flat and to start a web design agency that I would never be able to do in London.,Positive that I might manage to afford to work to live not live to work.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Archives manager,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","I just couldn't justify the expense any more, and didn't want to be part of the problem by supporting the London rent market.","I'm extremely lucky to have a choice, and I love Margate - but London is still where my job and social life is. I'm not ready to leave completely, but I suppose the writing's on the wall. I can't see a way back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Legal and Compliance,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Promotion,My salary almost doubled moving to London but my lifestyle hasn't changed a bit,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic designer and product specialist ,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Can't afford to buy in London despite my partner and I both being graphic designers for major brands. I also can't take the commuting any more. ,"Gutted, I love this area of London especially for the social aspect of life here. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,cabin crew,5,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",So I can get my own mortgage on a property,Worried about my long commute to Heathrow,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I'm taking career break to write a book.,"Excited and scared, but dizzyingly happy to be leaving London. The overcrowding, aggression, pollution, expense and ugliness have come to outweigh everything I used to love about it. It'll be nice to visit occasionally, though.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,accountant,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Moving from a flat to a house for the same price. Also low availability of schools which meant we had to move somewhere with more state and grammar schools in the catchment area.,Mixed. We love living in zone 2 in london close to work. However we didnt have enough space and needed a bigger place. The commute will be harder from our new place,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Recruitment professional,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,I want to leave in a house that I can actually afford and that I don´t have to share with anyone else,excited,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Writer,2,Publishing,0–9 employees,Within London,Lewisham,"",Scotland,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,France,"There is no value for money here. Landlord & agent corruption is rife, with no oversight at all. This is no way to live. ","Positive. I left New York, I can leave this place - the should rename it ""The Big Smoke & Mirrors.""",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,retired,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","To downsize, clear debt and enjoy the rest of our lives.",Mixed feelings - both happy and sad.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,art curator,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",to find work,scary,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Technician ,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","I was born and have lived in London my entire life. It's an amazing city to be part of but sadly it has gotten to a point where staying feels more like a burden rather than an advantage. Rent/renting is my biggest bugbear. Buying a place is out of the question. I do not want to be spending half of my monthly income sharing space with a house full of random strangers whom I have no interest in being with.
Rent prices are much cheaper further away and generally of a better quality and value. The local area is a lot less congested too.","Happy, as my general living standards are much improved. I'm a lot calmer and less stressed having more of my own personal space. I've started to enjoy the comfort of returning home rather than tolerate the inconvenience of always having another person(s) around.
I do sometimes miss being further away from 'the action' Central London provides, but really it's only a short train journey away if I really want to find it. I no longer feel it's necessary to always be amongst the hustle n bustle though which personally is very positive and reassuring. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Brent,"","","",University studies,"I feel as if I may be setting myself up to live a life in constant debt despite my qualifications, due to the high cost if living and studying here.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Brent,"","","",Got a job,Everything is expensive ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,NGO Fundraiser,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,We were evicted from our house so it could be refurbished and sold for an obscene price. Now I'm travelling with a bicycle to find a new city. Regular people can no longer live without struggling in London. The rich are sucking the life out if it. ,"I was sad to leave and watch it continue to change from afar. So many social and community spaces have been sold to developers recently. I wonder what will be left if I return. Tides turn though; if the rich completely suffocate everything that make a city great, it will no longer be great and maybe they'll move to the moon or wherever the next fashionable place to live will be, and it can become a diverse, interesting city once again. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","",Bulgaria,Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,I design things for beauty and function. Not for excess. We can use less Bugattis and Ferraris bought with oil money. Words and actions are 2 different things. I wish London the best but humans only seem to learn their lesson after something bad happens.,Gr8 mate,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"Head of Advertising Operations, Publishing",2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Because I can't afford to buy a house in my area.,"Sad. I'm born here, my family live here. My parents are elderly and I want to stay near them but the area has become unaffordable.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,NGO worker,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Poor quality of life in London,Unhappy but necessary,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Fashion Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,Despite having immense talent and a MA degree I struggled finding even a paid internship let aside a full time job. I gave the city enough time keeping my fingers crossed and hoping something will work out one day but I reached a point when I could no longer afford to pay rent and live in London.,"My heart was sinking when I was leaving London and it still does sometimes when I think of it. But I am glad at least I could experience living in the greatest city of the world; something which many people only imagine. I saw my life, my future there but I could not give more time to my beloved London.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",I'm moving back to London after living in Glasgow for High School and Uni. ,"Terrified. All the career prospects I can hope for are in London - but in the years since I've been away the cost of living has rose to a ridiculous extent. I love London, and I need to be there to carry on with my work, but it's hard to know how to survive that sort of cost.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,MSc student at UCL,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Chile,Within London,Islington,"","","",I earned a scholarship to study at London for one year,"It has been my dream since I can remember, but it will only last one year",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Travel Agent/Artist Manager,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,London is depressing.,Hopefull,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Creative Manager,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","After the birth of our first child reality has hit home. We can stay living here in the city we love and raise a London child but at the cost of any holidays, days out, or even a sibling for our son in the future. We dont want to be a poor unit of three, so we're saying goodbye.",Sad to be leaving the best city and place we've lived but hopeful for the future of our family.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Charity worker,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Having lived under the Heathrow flight path for 9 years just couldn't stand it any longer and needed to live somewhere quieter. Both working in London and would have like to move to a quieter area but not able to afford to, so have reluctantly moved out.","Very anxious as we left a terrific community and a home we'd been very happy in, but had no chance of affording or living in a house in London, away from the flight path.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Law Graduate,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,Southwark,Buckinghamshire,"",Australia,Overseas,"","","",Australia,London is no longer a prosperous city; even the highly qualified stand little chance of making a comfortable living.,"I now live in Brisbane, a city with opportunities allowing people to live happy, comfortable lives in the sun!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Videographer,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",I relocated from my University town Leeds to London as I was born here and my family still live here. I was offered a job in the media industry in the West End. ,"Good, although 50% of my salary goes on rent instantly, to live in zone 3. SO I'm consistently broke and have very little disposable income.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",To study Fashion at Kingston University,Excited about the opportunities but worried about money,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Accountant,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","Wanted more space, the occasional glimpse of sunlight.","Optimistic, excited. Slightly scared.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Branding Strategist,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Job Opportunities,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Overseas,Kingston upon Thames,"","",Cyprus,Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Studies - uni,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Gallery Employee,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,My lease is up for review later this year and we are expecting our rent to rise by at least £100 per person. While I could just about afford this I wouldn't be able to afford much else and would have to work 7 days a week. I've been told that in Berlin yo,Excited for a better quality life but it is sad that I don't feel like I could afford to continue living in a city that I love and have lived in for the past 10 years.,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,theatre producer & events manager,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","The pressure I felt to get a ""real"" job in order to pay the bills means I feel less creative than ever. I am leaving to gain this back, and hopefully I will return to help turn this city into what once was. ","I'm sad to feel like I need a break from London. I do love it, in theory, but reality is different, it's an unsupportive environment, it doesn't allow for play, risk taking or fun anymore. ",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",No $$$£££€€€€€...¥¥¥,%,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Costumier/seamstress/dress maker,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","I feel like the creative hubs in London are dying. London is losing its character and its soul, and pricing out the people that make it interesting. We can't afford London anymore, but feel like it doesn't want us anyway. ","At peace. Settled, for the first time in a while.
But equally I really miss London, even if I'm not all that far away. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Podiatrist ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Moved away to my parents for my maternity leave And now it's time to return to my job in London ,Excited to be going back. I really Missed the city. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Musician,3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,There are no more artistic opportunities in London because there are no more artists ,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Barrister,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","","I can't afford to live in London any more despite being a high earning middle-aged professional. I tried buying a property in East London a couple of years ago on a £500,000 mortgage. The bidding process was like the Hunger Games. Ultimately it proved imp","I have mixed feelings. The quality of life is better, particularly for my child. London is dirty, overcrowded, dangerous and exhausting, but I miss it. Nowhere else ever quite feels like real life.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,College Student,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,"As a foreign student, it was becoming too stressful to pay for a good university, transport, food and all the insane charges on everything. ","Being back in France, I feel completely homesick. I moved a lot in my life but London became my home so quickly I used to say it was love at first sight. I left my hear within the arms of the Thames, and would be returning with undiminished enthusiasm if I could afford it.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Postgraduate student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",As a newly graduated I couldn't afford to pay my bills while looking for the job I've studied for.,"I moved in London and give all myself to the city. It's been hard and great at the same time, but I can't afford to live here forever. Only very rich people can.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Singing and Voice Coach,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I am sick of being unable to afford holidays, a decent one bedroom flat. I feel like London has become less fun and more busy and I don't like going out anymore. ",Can't wait.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT Professional,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"Simultaneous increase in cost and decrease in quality of housing, overcrowding and stress of commuting in London.",Excited. I will still be able to come back to visit easily so I don't feel like it is a one way move.,true,guardian
planning,individual,45–54,Office Administration,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London is too crowded, and under-supplied with amenities for the population size. It's also too expensive, and do not get paid enough to make up for the greater cost of living in London.",Not good. I'd rather not have to.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Designer,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","Because even with decent salaries and a good deposit we cannot afford what we can afford outside of London - house, garden, family home.",You either love or hate London. I love London. That's why it is so hard to be forced out. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Actress,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I can't afford London anymore and I don't even want to. Manchester is much cheaper, plus everyone says people in the North are much nicer and genuine. In London, you work and work and you travel and you travel for hours on end and then you spend it all on rent. There is the occasional pleasure in London, a play, an event, but that is just not enough to balance up all the negative.","I feel robbed of all the money I buried in London in rents, transports and education, all in an idyllic search for an acting career that depends on an unfair industry. I am going to live the life I want now and make my own work happen. London is not the centre of the world.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Local government employee ,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","For work. I couldn't afford to commute (thousands of pounds) and I was getting up at 4 in the morning to do so, as I work in the Far East of London. I had a friend who had several spare rooms and offered one to me for 'okay' rent.",Excited. It's something I've always wanted to do. But I'm having to accept being permanent broke! ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,consultant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,City of London,"","","",Work,Im happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Producer,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",My relationship broke down,As a single mum London is prohibitively expensive but I don't want to move my six year old daughter from school and friends she adores. I love London but I worry that it's become a playground for the rich. What hope is there for our children?,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Relocating for job opportunities and also to see more of Europe., The only downside is the cost of housing. We want to buy a home but will probably have to move further out of London to do that. People are also not as friendly as in Australia.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,librarian,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Getting a promotion at worm,I'm absolutely terrified that I will get sent to the London office but not afford to live within reasonable commuting distance.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,MUSIC TEACHER,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","High rents and not so high income. I am paying £850 per month for an ensuite bedroom with shared kitchen, where I live with my wife and my newborn baby.","London is where I started my family, unfortunately is also where I can't afford to keep it.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media Sales,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Bought our first place,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,freelance writer and translator,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Japan,"I've spent all my adult life in London, and I know my partner are lucky better off than many - yet, even with a decent income, there's not much left to do here if you're not interested in superficial luxury stuff. I'm not even from a country where buying property is considered the norm, but I am fed up with how landlords treat you like cattle. ","I hope that 10 - 20 years down the line, London will once again be the creative, alternative melting pot full of opportunity it was when I moved there. When the economic and political landscape changes towards that, I'll be the first to come back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic designer,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","","","","","",Felixstowe,"Excited about being to able to afford a house and live near the sea, for my two boys. Sad about leaving the city where I grew up.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Creatives,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Thank you for our dream jobs London, now it's time for a better quality of life.","Worried, excited ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,The South East,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Because living in Guildford is expensive as London (rent is even more).,It's a must.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,musician,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Better opportunities and way of life,Sad but positive.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34, Creative Freelancer,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Change of scenery,Ridiculously excited. I have always wanted to live in London.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Rent is completely unaffordable. Especially for students. ,"Absolutely gutted, but studying for a Masters is only affordable in another city. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Markteing Specialist / Graphic designer,2,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Cost of living in London,"I hate the idea, and the chances are that we'll move overseas at this rate. London has become unaffordable without the jobs to match the ever increasing rate of inflation.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Managing director for a financial firm,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Philippines,"We found it impossible to buy a flat and didn't want to keep renting. We also found it difficult to save money as there's hardly anything left after rent, food and household bills. We were also thinking about how life would be when we retire without having any savings which is where we would probably end up if we stayed in London.","Sad. I love London, there's so much to do and see. I felt like I was giving up a life that I wanted. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","london became year after year more expensive, just can`t afford it anymore, even with good salary.",bad.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing manager,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Getting on the tube in the morning to get to work was a dread - will it turn up, will I manage to squish myself on. How much is my rent going to go up next month?","Excited, opportunities to live life more fully",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"Senior Manager, PwC",3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","To make a profit on our existing house, bought 4 years ago during the downturn, and buy a larger house in the countryside. London no longer has the things I desire to be around.","When I moved to Brockley it was a nice, local community with a working-class vibe - Brockley was almost unheard of - now it's rife with scenesters, posh families with 2.5 children and expensive food markets charging £10 for a burger. I think the house pri",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher/actor,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Landlord raised the rent. And then my girlfriend's uncle died tragically, leaving her an amount enabling a house purchase","When I moved to London from The North, it was expensive, sure, but there was a slight pay weighting, the galleries and museums were free and London transport (even the night buses) meant going out was feasible. Now, everyone I know drinks at home before going out - if they bother - because housing costs mean living further and further out, families leave as schools can't recruit good teachers (costs!), hospitals struggle. It's not true that Northerners are simply more friendly; the culture is more open, sure, but get on a bus at 5-6am and see the exhausted faces of the exploited working two jobs just to survive. Closing street markets (even Dalston is under threat), entry prices on galleries, it all mounts up. If it wasn't for my girlfriend, if leave. The North. Scotland. Berlin. Stockholm. These places simply offer a better quality of life. London used to be cool, now it's cruel.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Photographer ,2,"","","","","","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","My area has become relentlessly overbuilt, but houses still overcrowded. I'm escaping, not moving.",Like I'll be able to dream again,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Operations,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Price,Meh,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media Sales,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",For work,"Although I love living in London, it kills me to know that I could be living back up North in my own flat, rather than sharing with strangers. I can't believe how expensive pubs are - a night out is crippling here...back home when I get a round of drinks I am actually gobsmacked by the price!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,At the end of September I will graduate from my master's degree in urban planning at UCL. Although there are much more job opportunities for planners here in the UK than abroad me and my boyfriend are not prepared to spend half of our income just on housi,"I am not so much scared about the relocation itself and the adapting to the new environment as I am concerned about finding a job as a planner in a country where all planning is done by architects. Still, in an economy that's doing worse than any other ec",true,guardian
planning,business,"","","",Tech,over 250 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Northern Ireland,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",Job,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Visual artist/Student/Thinker/Human,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Privatisation,"I miss growing up in my previous childhood area which, as a leafy suburb provided clean air, friendly faces and local people. Since moving to an inner city area, I, like others feel a little bit inside of me quietly dying away as there is no interaction, ",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Digital Designer,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Because I'm not avaricious so am not entitled to live even a modest lifestyle somewhere nice in London. And no matter how you try to dress it, Walthomstow absolutely does NOT count.",Angry at the super rich.,,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nanny,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Always wanted to live/work in london So I can easily travel Europe and surrounding areas,At first I was excited.. Then I was really really poor now I'm worried I'll never have enough savings to do anything other then live-survive in London..,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,Within London,City of London,"","","",Masters degree,Excited but also anxious about how well will the city live up to my expectation - in art design service and people. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Academic,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",To buy a flat in an area I can afford,"Excited to embed in a new area that I feel still has a lot of potential for exciting new creative activity, despite the current negativity about the way London is changing",true,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",food design,0–9 employees,Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Hackney,"","","","time to change, love for london, tired of the italian inefficient bureaucratic system, systematic little consideration of creativity work and meagre profits","I like it...new experiences, new opportunities",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Iceland,Hard to find a job.,Pretty good. I already finished my studies. But it would have been nice to work in London for a while before I moved back to my home country.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,film archivist,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","I couldn´t cope with my 90mins. commuting each way, me being forced to share a house with several others at extortionate prices, in my 30s, transport expenses, council tax and the impossibility of saving a dime. I started to develop chest pains because of the stress and leaning towards an alcohol habit. I found a job in Cambridge to then realize that housing prices in Cambridge are as high as in London (it's considered a commutable distance to London so many people has moved here). What is happening in Cambridge makes me very angry as well. At least my health has improved, it's smaller and greener but transport is equally expensive. Maybe I just should leave the country.","I felt awful. After several years I had to leave behind the only source of stability and balance: my friends. Because that's the only thing you can count on, the people, the only relieve.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project Officer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Because there are many more job opportunities, it's the capital city and can't be beaten for culture. However, it is financially crippling and I'm not sure if I'll be able to stay, even if I wanted to.",Half fantastic and excited and fulfilled. Half drained and skint and cramped.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",Work,Excited,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To study a masters in Goldsmiths,I'm excited but I've already heard so many bad stories. London's time for young people has passed it seems,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Arts education professional,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","We're lucky to have interesting and stimulating jobs we couldn't find anywhere else but London, and can keep them pt by commuting. But with a mortgage in London, and children, our lives were only just liveable on joint salary of 70k, and that is so much money hard earned. And we lost the love of being at the epicentre of the cultural universe (...), knew we could live without it on our doorstep.","It was a long emotional journey to make the decision; we were Londoners, natural city dwellers, I couldn't imagine such a different reality. We're now approaching relocation in the spirit of adventure and love to be beside the sea, but it is strange that, as everyone in London obsessed with ever-rising house prices says, ""we can never return"", as we'll never be able to afford to. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Employee,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Overseas,"","","",Italy,Poor quality of life,Very sad I have to leave London but excited for new (cheaper) adventures somewhere else!,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Financial professional,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","For a better quality of life. Sick of commuting hell, sick of having to queue everywhere, sick of sitting in traffic jams, sick of having to pay ridiculous amounts of money for everything.","Positive, I've seen others leave and make a fresh start.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Work,Excited ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,marketing strategist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",I want a bigger house with a garden,sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Theatre Hair and Makeup Artist,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"",The South West,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London is becoming so unaffordable, I can't see how it will improve and really fear for the future. I have lived in London all my life and it's changed so much I really do not recognise it anymore. I am 31, married with no children (how I will afford to start a family I am still working out!) and feel like most people my age have been ignored and that this cost of living in London has gotten out of hand. I feel like we are the forgotten about generation. I went to university, got my degree, I work hard and love my job but unfortunately I do not earn a lot and probably never will. If anything I have seen my earnings go down whilst the cost of living has increased dramatically. Rising rents are my biggest worry as it eats up so much of my wage and because of that I have no hope of saving up a deposit and getting a mortgage. The only people I know that have a mortgage are people that have had an inheritance, it's horribly depressing that a family member has to die before they can get on the property ladder. If London wasn't so expensive I would live comfortably even though I earn under the London average. I always I want to relocate to improve my quality of life and hopefully be able to own my own house. London is overpopulated and whilst it continues on this course people like myself will have no option but to leave, there's just no room left.",I'm worried as my job prospects are very limited outside of London but also excited as it'll be a fresh start.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"",Scotland,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",It's getting more expensive as the years go by. Overpopulated and it completely lost it's authenticity. ,I'm afraid I will not get accustomed to a smaller city that doesn't have the same rush and energy. But I have to do it. I cannot afford it anymore as s student.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Researcher,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","We're not sure where we'll go yet, but staying in London just seems stupid. Rent takes over half our pay even on the edges of zone 2. Transport is expensive and faltering. Cultural activities are expensive, and tickets seem bought up months in advance by ","Sad, really. I've lived in London my whole life, including university. But I've seen the cost of living here spiral alarmingly. My parents will benefit from the housing price rises, but ultimately they're also forcing me from the city. I'm excited to try ",true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Logistics Specialist – now unemployed ,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","",Poland,Overseas,"","","",Poland,"My last salary was 25K, now I find very difficult to find job with 18 years’ experience to get event 20K. Salary dropped and living cost raise. I don’t want to be a slave of exploitation living in London. There is no quality life anymore in London. I will have make 100k to have normal life here. ","I feel sad, because London is a great city …..but….",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Solicitor,3,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"Cost of a larger house, pace of life and environment for bringing up a child.",Will miss London so much after 12 years of living there but going back to our roots to raise our child,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Financier ,3,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,The cost of living has risen incredibly and the level of safety has gone down ever since the bombings and the constant threat of danger is eminent. ,"I have lived in London for my whole life (with the exception of my schooling/university days), but the cost of living has increased so rapidly and the level of safety has gone down so much it is saddening for my family and I to leave home and forced to relocate somewhere safer and has better financial security. We will miss you London, but we will be back...",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Stylist / mother ,4,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Priced out of London,"Great, fresh change, fresh air",false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",I cannot afford to live in the city which I work in and love,"Let down, disappointed and pushed out",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web developer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,Brent,"","","","Further my career, skills and experience.","Excited to be moving to a wordly city, yet nervous at the gravity of this decision!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Retail supviser/ video director ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Not enough job optunity and London is to expensive ,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications Officer ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Ealing,"","","","Better job opportunities, experience the city","I have loved my first 6 months here but I see this as a short-term boost to my career and a chance to experience the city, not a forever - home. It's too expensive to consider supporting a family here.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Filmmaker,"","","","","","","","","","","","","","To find genuine prosperity, which has been eroded in my beautiful city of birth",Regretful at leaving behind those I love,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"It feels like the London universities are churning out identikit students all with equal skills, but there is nowhere for us to go once we have graduated. There are hardly any entry level jobs that pay enough for us to live. ",I feel like my only hope for the future is to get as far away from London as I can,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Art Student,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",I left to do a postgraduate course at university.,I thought the move was temporary but now I can't afford to move back and most of my friends have left town anyway. I feel like I stepped out for a moment and London's locked the door behind me.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","","Even though rent prices are higher in this area, I'm in walking distance from my workplace so I save commute prices and a lot of time.","I love the neighbourhood, but I'm not sure how long can I stay because of the increasing rent prices.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,designer,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,impossible to live in london with kids if one works in the cultural field and wants to get the work/life balance right.,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,journalist,2,"","","","","","","","","","","","","","",,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Couldn't afford to buy in London.,"We loved living in London but it is simply not affordable to buy if you want to start a family, we would just end up renting forever.",true,internal
planning,business,"","","",Marketing Communications,0–9 employees,Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,"Despite being successful, I am unable to afford both personal rent and office space for my growing business.","London is a city from where you can change the world, but I feel like I'm being driven out and denied my chance.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Me and my fiancée would never be able to afford to live in this city, and enjoy the quality of life we think we deserve. We will move abroad to a detached 3 bed, rather than live in a studio flat.","It's hard to leave, but necessary to give myself the best chance at happiness.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,researcher,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Immigration laws and expensive housing,"Germany has far more opportunities and is far more affordable, and it embraces highly-qualified people. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software developer,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Indonesia,Within London,Southwark,"","","","Work experience
Better life work balance
Better salary
Better music gigs","Feeling still isolated because having no much friends
Still adapting to the culture",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Design,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Southwark,"","","",economic opportunities,really excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Trainee Heritage Leader,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",For work.,I regret the decision as I find London too busy and impersonal and plan to move home as soon as possible. ,true,internal
planning,,"","","","","","","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Archivist,4,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","While there are opportunities to work and stay in London, the cost of surviving there during internships and seasonal work is not reasonable. I lose more than I gain.",I feel sad that a city that I love and feels like home is now so unobtainable. I hope I find the same love for my new region that I did with London.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Head of Operations,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Islington,"","","",new job,awesome. Brussels is boring,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Art Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Job opportunities.,"My time is London is up, and there are other opportunities else where.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,civil servant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,"","","","",New job,Worried about cost of living,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Fashion ,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Nearer to London ,Happy,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Carpet fitter,4,"","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Political correctness has changed london and forgotten about the real identity of londoners,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Executive,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","There's a lot I love about London and I moved here to give my career the best chance, and to get the best experience possible. This has never been a long-term plan - whilst it has helped my career, every day I'm so aware of how unhealthy living here is, b","I haven't wanted to move before I felt I wanted to settle down. Any earlier I'd feel like I was missing out. But I'm looking forward to having a better quality of life, and seeing my money go so much further.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Physiotherapist,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,City of London,"","","",To experience living and working in a vibrant world city ,"Excited. I love living in London now but I know it's a temporary thing for me, when I have a family I want to be in Australia.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Camden,"","","",To pursue a masters degree at UAL,"Though i'm scared i'll be struggling financially and i'm not even sure how i'll manage to afford, i just have this strong felling that's where i'm supposed to be, that's where belong. There are a lot of other places i could move to, but no other place makes me feel like London does.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",Postgraduate study,I wish I could study in London without living with my parents. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",I am moving to London because I feel it is the only serious place in the UK to kick start my career.,"I am excited to experience everything London has to offer for young professionals, while hopefully not having to live off beans on toast for too long! ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Tourism,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Hackney,"","","",London's my home. I've been moving around Europe all my life but London will always be my home. I miss my friends and life there. Job opportunities are also better for me.,"I'm in two minds. Part of me is excited about being home and around my friends and London life. The other part is terrified about how I'll afford to live there and deal with the stress that comes with London life. I'm worried that I will run away screaming and that it'll be the last time that I try to live in London.
I worry that my home has basically become impossible to live a full life in especially after seeing how other European cities are more human-friendly.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Webcast Engineer,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Rent is too high,"If I stayed in London, I would have made my landlord significantly richer and I, significantly poorer.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing strategist ,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",To settle down and be closer to family. I had been in London for nearly 10 years. ,"Happy at first, but I didn't realise how at home I felt in London until I left.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Doctor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","High rents, inability to save enough money monthly to have a deposit ",Gutted.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Front-end Web developer & Designer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Can't Afford to live and work in london and start a family. Overall Can't save enough to be able to support what I want to get out off life.,"It is a big decision as I was born here, and most of my friends are here. I would stay If I could afford to. However I have lived abroad for brief periods before so it's its not completely alien. Also lots of my family have moved to different parts of the country or abroad already. I am moving to a city where I feel has a similar feel to London's creative scene, but on a smaller scale. This last point makes is key to where I would have considered moving to. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Charity Director,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I'm tired of living hand to mouth in London, I can live in Scotland for a fraction of the cost.","Sad, but feel I have no choice.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Scientific Programmer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work,Pretty good!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Product Manager,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,"The expenditure for living comfortably in London far exceeds the income I receive, despite being a highly qualified professional. Sadly, I am able to have a better quality of life elsewhere. I have missed London immensely though.",Bittersweet.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"","","","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",The quality of live for my daughter is much better outside London. I don't want her to be penned into a tiny garden full of pollution and surrounded by danger I say this as someone who was born in London and lived there my entire life. ,At first I was unsure but now I'm delighted. My house is twice the size of the one I left in London. I open my door to fields and amazing nature every day. I don't think I'll ever move back. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Bookseller,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",We wanted the security of owning our own home before starting a family. In London that's only been possible by shared ownership of a small flat in zone 6 and with a huge amount of financial help from family.,It's a shame to be so far from the parts of the city we really know.,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",London promises many opportunities... ,but those opportunities are reserved for those who already have everything ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Library Assistant ,2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Brighton has always felt like home, since I first visited in 2006. After commuting over an hour each way, I'm now living and working in my chosen home.",Moving to Brighton was like coming home. London was always hostile on some level. Coming to Brighton is like walking into a warm hug.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Within London,Hackney,"","","","","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,restaurant manager,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","",Poland,Overseas,"","","",Poland,"London is great, London is my life, but unfortunately to enjoy London in 100% u need to be in relationship...but in the same time is so dam hard to be in relationship in this town... ",Im mad!!! 10 years of experience give me nothing to feel safe and secure in London...try to live for 24K per year and behave like decant person ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Because, although my family are in London and this is where I have lived all my life, I can no longer afford to stay here- the place I call ""home"" is no longer a viable option for me.",I feel sad and cheated,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Theatre Director,1,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I can't afford to live and work in the city I grew up in. It's just too expensive and the cost of rent is growing so rapidly I don't know what other choice I have.,"Aggrieved. London has always been my home, I feel like I've given so much to this city and yet I see it becoming a place for the super rich. I long ago couldn't afford to live where I grew up in South London, I now can barely afford anywhere in London on an artists income. To put this in context, I rent a single room. If we carry on like this the art and culture made in the capital will be totally unrepresentative of anyone other than the privileged few who come from high income family's. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Study,Happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Analyst,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Within London,Westminster,"","","",For work reasons,"I was initially psyched to be working in London again, however, after a few months living here, I question if I made the right decision as my quality of life appears to be similar, if not lower, than what it was 6 years ago when I was earning a lot less!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","Even though London is still a hub for music, I spend my time struggling to stay afloat paying rents I can't afford just in order to have access to gigs I can't afford, rehearsal spaces I can't afford and talented musicians who can't afford to play with me because they're too busy trying to make rent.",Exhausted,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Teacher ,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I managed to buy a flat a few years ago, but a bigger living space with a garden is unaffordable now. ","London has such riches, but I think quality of life might be higher elsewhere. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Sound designer,4,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Cashing in on property equity to get a bigger house and garden.,Nervous I'll want to move back in a few tears and won't be able to.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Cost of living and difficulty finding work.,I'm looking forward to the change but will miss what London has to offer as a city.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Sales,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Islington,"","","","To play on a bigger, global stage",Excited,true,internal
planning,,"","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","",,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Charity,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",London is costing too much to live in and the quality of life has dropped because there are too many people trying to live there. ,Fed up !,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Policy Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I'd love to stay in London but for all the furore over foreigners ""taking"" scarce jobs and housing, these days it's nearly impossible to get a visa to remain ",sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Music Events Manager/ Promoter,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",As the laws on squatting got tighter it squeezed out London's underground creative scene., Loads of derelict houses no more creative spaces to call home. ,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",London is great but it's too hard to fight on daily basis to be able to afford it ! So not so great at the end.,Relieved,false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",I can't afford the ridiculous rent opposed by foreign investors.,Feel sickened and sad.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Sales Administrator,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Overseas,"","","",Spain,London is draining you in such a way that you have to choose between London or yourself. We have chosen ourselves. ,"it will be hard, but life will be so much better outside London. ",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,"","","","",Moving to London for a Masters course.,The prices in London make me feel like choosing a Masters course at UCL was the wrong decision - it's looking like I will barely be able to survive.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,artist,6+,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Too expensive; to pay rent and survive i need to work all the time = no time left to make art. London is fun when you have money but incredibly difficult when you don't and as a struggling artist I don't know if this is the best work/life balance. I'm thinking Berlin or Amsterdam would be better for a while.,"happy/sad, bittersweet, nostalgic already",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Analyst,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",To reduce mine and my partners commute and cost of commuting,Glad to reduce travel time and cost but apprehensive about London life 24/7,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Graduate,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",I lived in London when I was studying but I moved back to Canada when I finished. I was never happy in Canada and quickly started to miss so much of what London had to offer.,Despite all the excitement about returning I'm feeling incredibly apprehensive about what's changed since I left. Even when I was studying rent was unsustainable. Things have only gotten worse and I wonder how permanent my move will be because of that. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Buying a house,Excited to live in a new part of the city,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT consultant,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",house prices,sad. i love london but its too expensive to move onto the property ladder,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,learning and developmentally adviser,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",House prices aer ridiculous,Sad to leave London,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,writer,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Too expensive,"Optimistic, I hear you can buy a pint over there for less than a fiver.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Communications Manager,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","","Our landlord bought her house 5 years ago for £280k, and decided to sell it as she could get more than a million for it now. We'd been in the area for five years but couldn't afford to stay there. I know we were much luckier than a lot of people, because at least we got to live there for a while.","Our new place is nice, but it's smaller, and more expensive, and we're not earning any more than we were. Our expenses are growing but our salaries aren't. I can't see how we're going to be able to stay in London. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Audio Engineer,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"I originaly moved here for the art & music scene, and now not only am i being priced out but the music scene is dying out aswell. With 12bar Club & BM Soho being shut down (to name a few), I see no point in staying in London.","I am exited to experience other cities, but i will always miss the glory days of London",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","","Needed another bedroom as we have a child now, and couldn't afford a place with more space in Hackney","Didn't really want to move out of Hackney, feel quite frustrated",true,internal
planning,business,"","","",Printmakers,0–9 employees,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Studio complex is being redeveloped into flats,"annoyed. It's going to cost a huge amount, which creates a real issue in a start up business",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Personal Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Anyone earning less than £80k a year simply can't afford the rent in London - let alone secure a mortgage and be able to purchase a property!,Fine!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,65 and older,Yacht broker,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,Kent,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Overcrowding, , traffic fumes, fresh air (I'd like some), expense! I've become a minority (white anglo-Saxon), sheer elbow room","Sad in a way, it's 'home', but time to make the change, so in answer to the next question, of course it's my choice, no one's forcing me. It's a balancing act",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Administrator,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",I am moving in the hope to have a fresh start. ,"I am born and bread Londoner, but moved away for 6 years. Now I am returning and am shocked at how it has changed, unfortunately I feel it is for the worst. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","I've tried to avoid the high cost of living in London for as long as I can, but ultimately nowhere else in the UK can match it for opportunities, galleries, restaurants and culture.","I'm expecting it to be tough, but it's exciting and I feel I'm finally in a position to fully appreciate and take advantage of what the city has to offer.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,media,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Camden,"","","",to get own place,concerned about cost ,true,internal
recently_relocated,,55–64,Real,6+,"",10–49 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Bromley,Hampshire,The North of England,Suriname,Overseas,Westminster,Buckinghamshire,Wales,Tonga,"","There are lots of pharmacies providing mobic their solutions and appealing most reliable medicines that will work for you, yet you need to decide on the most effective one just. You can also take this medicine within one hr from the minute you ate that continued some fatty tissue. Any type of medicines you are taking presently or plan to combine with Xenical must be stated straight to your healthcare provider, including any medications for diabetes, various other medicines for fat burning, medicines to regulate blood stress, medications for diclofenac thyroid gland condition, and anticoagulants. If you have heart tempo issues, renal system illness, hypertension, thyroid gland disorder, high cholesterol levels, a past of reduced white blood cell counts, heart illness, a past of diabetes, liver illness and also a history of heart attack or movement, your medical professional will certainly should understand about it before prescribing a specific amount of bactrim Seroquel. Parkinson's illness is buy celexa online without prescription believed to be triggered by also little of a normally occurring element (dopamine) in the mind. You do not really need to pay additional money anymore or augmentin xr see your medical professional each time you need a refill. Prazosin regulates hypertension but does not cure it. If you feel well, continue to take prazosin even. Do not stop vardenafil taking prazosin without talking to your physician. ",,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Project Manager,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"After living in London for 10 years and loving being here, we've come to the realisation that we could never afford to buy in London where we'd actually want to live. There's no appeal in living outside of London where we have no friends or family, but it","It will be good to move closer to our family and old friends from Aus, (and the weather is definitely better!) but London is our home now and I'm deeply disappointed that we won't be able to make it work here in the long term.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architectural student,2,"","",Overseas,Islington,"","",Italy,Within London,Islington,"","","","need to find a job, start a family, ",super excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Engineer,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Islington,"","","",Job and life experience,It was difficult but fulfilling. London rent is way more expensive than I thought.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Fashion Merchandising,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Job opportunities,"At first I was excited, once the adrenaline of the city wore off I realized my quality of life had significantly gone down. I'm not sure if it's all worth it when I could live a more comfortable life at home working in a supermarket.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","
London is too expensive and full of forgieners ",glad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,artist,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"After studying 2 yrs in the 'best art school' in London, as international student I was forced to leave as there's no visa extension option for who wanted to go solo continue creating one's own work in this country, not to mention the rent went at least 1/3 up.","Everything just have started: my creative path, my friendships formed here; then realized I just have to pack and leave, with my list of projects which was supposed to be carried out in this lively city.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,web designer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",London is too expensive and full of immigrants,"I dont want to relocate, I grew up in London. I am a city person.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,My student visa expired and I couldn't get a working visa due to new restrictions.,"Because of the student visa requirements, I could only work 20 hours/week. At minimum wage, that meant I had enough to rent a small flat in Kingston with three other people--and that was all. I miss London terribly, but I don't miss my empty bank account. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,IT Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Fed up with London. Too many people, too much hassle, too much noise, too much aggression. Many of my friends have already left London over the last 10 years. I want a better quality of life, more space, less people, more nature, more landscape and wildli","Great, I have already done it. Its liberating, the people around where I live are really friendly, they stop and talk to you, its like another country. This part of Britain is really nice I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever, in fact I should have move",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Master student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Colombia,Within London,Islington,"","","","Because of my studies, it will provide me a platform for my future career.","It is sad to leave behind the country where I grew up, specially when it is so different from London. Even though opportunities are diverse and what this city has to offer is great, there is a constant feeling of loneliness and individualism among its citizens. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Now I'm a farmer but I was an Camberwell art graduate,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",When I arrived up north people were shocked that I'd worked in a museum for free and had lived in a tower block with no electricity and intimittent water. ,I felt like I'd failed by leaving London but now I'm more free from financial constraints and peer pressure. I moved back in with my parents im Yorkshire and instantly got a salaried job not an unpaid internship in London (which I was supposed to be honoured to do).,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Designer, Activist, Educator",1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"London became depressing. I spent hours and hours working but was never compensated enough despite having had a reasonably well-paid job; it just wasn't enough to survive. Opportunities were little unless you knew someone who would get you into somewhere, the creative industry oversaturated with people who continued to charge less and less just to get a job. Don't get me wrong, I had incredible experiences, met amazing people, but it drained me and my mental health became increasingly worse. I had to leave. I was offered a Masters degree at a university and received a scholarship without even having to apply, started teaching and finally managed to open up a savings account for the first time in my life - at 30 years old. I rent a space that is about five times bigger than the apartment I rented in London, at approximately the same price. People are friendlier and less bugged down by their every day survival. It is expensive here for the Canadian average, but it was the best decision I ever made. I have had more opportunities here in just over a year than I did in five years in London - a city I may never again call my home.","Leaving London was the best decision I ever made. It feels good to - for once - not constantly have to think about survival, worry about job security or how I am going to pay my next round of bills.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,senior account manager,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Overseas,"","","",United States,Better work opportunities,"I've been in London for four years. I didn't even think I'd make it through my post grad because the cost of living is so exepensive, especially when you have a minimal income as a student. Four years on it feels more like home, but with greater work opportunities oversees and everybody from my social and professional work circles relocating it feels like it's time to move with the sea change. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Work and it's too expensive,Ok - not a massive fan of London anymore,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project executive ,1,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I had to downgrade proffesionaly for juniors positions and work with some rather unfriendly environments just not to be out of job thinking I would quickly catch up but sadly it isn't the case with most small and medium businesses that just abuse the available and easily accessible demand for jobs in London!,"It feels so sore, it's just like a forced exile! It seems Real Professional opportunities are for 'the elite' only!",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","",I was given notice on my last flat so that it could be modernised and let at a higher rent. 'Luckily' I found something affordable in a nearby church. It is squalid and living is tough. I am a vulnerable adult with high priority for being housed but there is nowhere. Housing benefits doesn't cover the rent here anymore. My health needs tie me to this area. Being part of my community helps me to be stable. I am considering moving to Berlin but that would probably cause a relapse that will take years to recover from.,I am still recovering from my last relocation 6 months later. I feel trapped by my needs and wants to stay in this area. This is my home and it is impossible to stay here. I don't want to relocate. I feel in despair!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Camden,"","","","","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,TV Producer/Musician,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,"","","","",work opportunities,"Excited, it's always been a life long dream. I love London but I do wish that Edinburgh had the same opportunities for work in the creative industries.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,new business manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Closer to work, closer to the city",fantastic,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Admin,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Living in London means compromising between getting a mortgage or having a baby.,"sad, frustrated.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Technology Director,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,To persue a better quality of life and a better work life balance ,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Acting Agent,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Within London,"","","","",To move out of our parent' houses,"I'm desperate to move out of my parent's home now that I've graduated and my boyfriend and I both have well paying jobs. Yet it seems that we will have to stay put for some years yet instead of leaving the nest, which our parents and grandparents were able to do with relative ease. How times have changed.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,scientist,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,job,sad,false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Unix Systems Administration,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","Prices stupidly high, schools terrible and overcrowded, impossible to get nice home, what of my children, if I can't?","Relief, London has descended into hell. I am from London, and it no longer belongs to Londoners or even the UK. Me and my extended family are being forced out.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Copywriter,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Hackney,"","","","I am a born and bred Londoner, hailing from Islington, but I left my parents home when I went to my second university. After university, my job required me to travel for two years, over 25 countries. I've now moved back to London. ","Glad to be home, but I felt as though my home was kicking me out. In that way, I felt that it was unfair of my parents to raise me in Islington and give me a good life, because I wont be able to afford the quality of life they've afforded me. It took me six months to find a place of my own after returning to London. I moved back in with my parents when I first returned, but this couldn't work for me on a long term basis. I now live in Hackney and pay a ridiculous rent for a studio apartment, which I share. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Ending University, job in Londom",Happy I love London. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Health care assistant ,4,"","",Within London,Brent,"","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,It's time,"Hard to let go, i love london, or i used to... i will come back often but i know with time i will finally let go... it's not what it used to be, the lifestyle is terrible, i cant work and enjoy life, i spend all my time working and 3 times a year i finally have time to meet my friends but im tired all the time, the weather doesn't help either... always raining ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Office Administrator,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Newham,"","","",I moved here to be with my (now ex) boyfriend. ,"I stayed because I feel like the chapter ""London"" isn't finished yet, but this city is sometimes a very lonely place. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,SEO Executive,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",For better work opportunities,Exciting and terrifying at the same time - London is notoriously lonely and exhilarating all at once. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",30 is too old to still be living at home.,"Sad, London is a special place. But I grew up here and have watched it become busier (2 weeks to get a drs appointment...do planning developers/council consider this?) and more aggressive. ",true,internal
planning,business,"","",,design consultant,0–9 employees,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",unaffordable rents both domestic and office,"I feel like I shouldn't have to. I've lived in the Capital for 13 years and contributed to its identity and re-generation through taxes and living in areas, often not as pleasant as I'd like with short notice rent evictions.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,For a better quality of living. ,I haven't looked back. I'm happier and healthier than I've been in a long time. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,previously pharmaceutical market research - future hotel marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"",The South West,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","My husband and I were working long hours in stressful jobs and felt that London was becoming just about the commute - we decided to make a lifestyle and career change and have bought a beautiful hotel - The Cottage in the Woods, Malvern - best views in Britain! ",I am so sad to leave London but excited about starting a new life with more free time and fresh air - I really miss the diversity of people ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Photographer,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Everything has become less and less affordable. I think London is becoming the more and more a place for super-rich people while people with average incomes are left behind and pushed out of the city. It's not a place for arts and culture anymore.,I love London but the quality of my life has improved since I've moved. I'm more relaxed and I have time for myself. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Sound Engineer,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"The opportunity of good work in London is not so obvious anymore, but the costs of living are rising.
There's as much to do (if not more) elsewhere without outrages prices. Europe is entertaining without the London's hustle.","I'm happy, it's like new life I once had in London.",true,internal
planning,business,"","","",moving image production & distribution,0–9 employees,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","",Scotland,Italy,London is no longer conducive to our area of creative production. ,"I think that London has had its day. The creative buzz that was here in the 70s, 80s, 90s has disappeared - this town is to expensive to harbour and nurture young talent in the way that it once did.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Personal trainer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I'm at a point in my life where I want to own a house & saving is almost impossible with disposable income an infrequent luxury for me here in London. Even if I could afford a mortgage, there is no value for money in the London property market compared to elsewhere.",Will be sad to leave but I can no longer justify (to myself) the expense of living here,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Visual Artist,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"I moved to London to be surrounded by the art world and be inspired, and instead all I do is work a ""day job"" and worry about surviving. ","Sad, like it's a failure. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Dementia Research Nurse,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Because London is an unnatural, unhealthy place. I moved to where people are friendly and there are trees and fields rather than streets, cars and buildings.","Good mostly, it is a culture shock, and I do miss London, but I still dont want to go back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Design Student,6+,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","","There's always something going on, and lots more opportunities; I wanted to feel part of it rather than observing from a distance ","I feel so happy. Yes it is (maybe too) expensive, but I couldn't imagine being as happy anywhere else.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,research scientist ,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","We have a little boy and would like to live somewhere with space for him. We tried to buy something in London, but the housing market was just too competitive. ","We have mixed feelings about leaving London. We would have loved to stay, but ultimately want a higher quality of life than we can afford in London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,scientist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Hackney,"","","","new life, new experiences",Great! It is the best thing I have never done,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher ,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Japan,London died,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","",France,Overseas,"","","",France,"It was hard to live in London as a student, I don't even want to try as a worker.",I feel released.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Researcher in International Development,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","","The opportunities for my field are all unfortunately based in London. I consider myself lucky, as someone who is single with no children I can just scrape by. For someone with a family the costs are just too much. ","Apprehensive, I love London and the range of people and activities but its too expensive!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor ,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Because I'm tired of eating cheap frozen chilli every night. ,It breaks my heart but I have no choice ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,sales assistant,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Merton,"","","","","",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Solicitor,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I will not be able to afford a one bedroom flat within Zone 2 in the next few years at least. ,I love London but if people who have above the average annual income cannot afford a one bedroom flat in London what is the point of living here. I feel that London is over for Londoners. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Always wanted to live in London and loving it so far. Was only planning on a year or so but not sure I'm ever going to want to leave!,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Cost of living and studio space,Sad but excited as well,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,housewife,5,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",House prices were unaffordable and for a better life my 3 children - life isn't what it once was living in/on the outskirts of London ,Relief ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Operations manager,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",To buy a flat rather than rent.,I wish I could stay in Hackney but can't afford to buy my own place.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project manager,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Part work and part desire to own a home ,Initially immensely sad. Now I've adjusted and come to my senses-couldn't afford to live in London anymore.,false,internal
planning,business,22–34,Games Designer,2,Games Developer,0–9 employees,Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",We just can't justify being in the city. It's not worth the cost when we can travel in for the odd meeting instead. ,"We're sad. We wanted to not have to travel for hours, but we both want children and to own a place - and you just cannot do that in London. There's also no support from grants like Creative England to be in London, despite starting up and being stuck here. You HAVE to go to the events we go to, and they are all in London. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"London is the only place in the UK I'd stay, however I currently feel more like a tinned sardine than a human; squashed on the tube, packed in at uni and sharing my small home to afford rent. I will be moving abroad as soon as I finish university.","London is a fantastic city, I will be sad to go before having a change to explore it's many secrets. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,company owner,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",London was getting too expensive,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Policy Manager,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Rent hike - from £400 pcm to approx £750,Very sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student ,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I could not afford to live in London anymore. ,I wish I could have stayed longer. ,false,internal
planning,individual,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",TO TRY MY LUCK,ready,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Art director,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Job,"Bad, but it's necessary for my career",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Headhunter,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"",The South East,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","London is loosing it's soul, everybody is always stressed and no one smiles and therefore I am loosing mine ",Strange,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,Southwark,Kent,"","",Moving out of parents ,I'm a London girl through and through but now I'm scared that I won't be able to grow old on the city that I lived my childhood years in.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Insurance,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Because everyone and everything interesting and non-money/finance oriented will be priced out of London in the not too distant future.,Fairly happy but I will miss my life here.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Psychologist,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",It's too expensive to stay in London and London is losing so much of its charm. They're getting rid of all the places I love (soho?!) and I don't want to be responsible for forcing generations of people out of their homes.,"Mixed. I love the international nature of London. My friends are there. The job opportunities are better. But I feel I'm losing my time and money to sweaty tube rides, long commutes and an absence of a sense of community.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Dancer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Returning back to London (previously lived here two years) after a year back home in Australia to continue Dance opportunities and work. ,Excited about being back in London. Anxious about financial burden and quality of life in relation to income versus that available in Australia. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Waiter,6+,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,It's taken me three years of living in London to be satisfied with the amount of exploring I've done. I've yet to tick off everything but I simply can't afford it on the UK wage. I've exhausted all my Australian savings.,Sad. I love this city but this city rewards its wealthy and tires its poor. For that reason I'm happy to go back to Australia.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,Hong Kong,"I've lived in London my entire life, but with the money i earn now, i can barely afford a 1 bedroom flat, but in my new area, I can live a life of luxury. London has become too expensive and absolutely absurd.","Not happy, but necessary.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Web Designer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Fed up with never ending train journeys that are never on time and cost a fortune.,"It will be sad to be away from the amazing things London has to offer, but I can't wait to say bye bye to this miserable overpriced train service.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,musician,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",The expense and struggle is not worth it anymore. Too many obstacles that are only overcome by having money. London is being homogenised by property developers and corrupt council planners. ,SAD,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Doctor,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",It is too expensive,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Prices just went up up up in trendy Hackney,ok,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician/Lecturer/Developer,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I have lived in London for the past seven years. It is my home, my friends and network of contacts is all here.
I recently managed to make the majority of my work online, so I don't have to turn up at a London office anymore. This means there's no way I can logically reason to be in London anymore. Even though so much possibility lies all around.
I am hoping that a move to Berlin will still allow me to feel connected to culture, without being exploited at every turn. ",Nervous but excited. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Accountant,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,London is too busy and earning is not as easy,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student and part-time stockroom assistant,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Brent,"","","",I want to have a better future and work in the are of Marketing here,I felt that it was a big challenge and a great city in the beginning. Now I feel that I am just one in the middle of millions left out of the opportunities we deserve,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Lawyer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Real wages are too low, quality of life is therefore too low.","",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,CampAigner,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Want to buy a house
Stress",Happy,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",Denmark,Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"London is very expensive and we are planning to start a family. in Denmark one pay more taxes, but childcare is free, one can find proper housing within reasonable prices, the quality of life is one of the best in the world. And it actually feels good to know that after years of studying, working one is going to be able to buy a house and enjoy life. ","If we could stay, raise a family, enjoy all the things that London has to offer while having quality of life it would be perfect, but London is unaffordable. Sad but true. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Documentary Film ,5,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,"There are too many things wrong with London now, unless you are the top dog you're constantly paddling like mad to keep your head above water. I would live in London if it was affordable and the ethos of the place hadn't changed so much. It used to be a more diverse place in the way that people expressed themselves. It's all become a lot more cookie-cutter. ","Sad, lost the magic. Excited for new adventure. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Entrepreneur,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Haringey,"","","",I feel London is the entreprenurship capital of Europe and I will have more opportunities to start working in the Start-up world. ,"Leaving your home it's always difficult, but seems almost essential for the personal and professional development of every young person nowadays. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Deterioration of community; no longer felt safe in my own home.,I have found my sense of community and quality of life have improved since I left. The life is being sucked out of London; zones 1 and 2 are ghettos for the rich. ,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Composer,1,"","",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",I like the seaside. I've lived in cities all my life and I want a change.,GREAT!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Engineering,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,writer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,London has become a mainstream money machine. Local communities are replaced with uniformed hipsters. Authenticity is gone. There's no space for poor / unestablished artists anymore. Rents are ridiculously high for ridiculously small spaces. ,"London has shaped my adult life, has made me who I am, but that London is gone. Relocating was easy. New city, new opportunities... and the sun.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business Ownet,3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Within London,"","","","",To get away from social housing. We feel stuck in a poor quality of environment. Private sales are too expensive and long term we don't want to live in social housing. We have to move further away because prices are mildly lower. I can't leave London as my young business is here and requires a lot of day to day travel with in the city.,"I want to relocate to a nicer area, but given it will have to be further away, I will miss living in central where I grew up. I don't have a choice. I can't afford local housing.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer/translator,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"It's not enjoyable living in a city so expensive, I feel I will have to pay for the air I am breathing one day",I feel is the right choice if I want to go on with my projects and future,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Merton,"","","",Looking for a better life in a place where I'll have better education and free healthcare.,Extremely excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,learning coordinator,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Better work opportunities/ theatre / the arts,"Excitied, apprehensive",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,charity project officer,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I can no longer afford to rent in the borough I grew up in, have moved back to and work in. Home ownership in London would be a far off dream.",I will miss the diverse population and culture that London offers but the quality of life will be higher elsewhere.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker and writer ,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,"Because I'm tired of living like a poor person. I am not a poor person, I'm qualified, 2 degrees, earn a decent salary but in London I am still poor. I can't afford to eat properly, I can't afford to travel, or do anything so I am mostly stuck in a houseshare...this isn't normal! London is the new Switzerland or Munich....great for the rich and pants if you are anything but.So anyway, moving to Portugal, where I can eat reasonably, order a coffee and use transportation without having some kind of anxiety attack. No, life is for living not paying expensive travel on a line that is ALWAYS late...I'm talking to you Southern Eastern railway network! Right, I'm getting angry now and I'm ranting...sorry.","Great, and should have done it earlier.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Publishing professional,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",The cost of commuting outweighed the opportunities working in London offered.,"I'm going to miss the social side of London, but not working here.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","Our current flat is in an ex council estate, we are looking for something nicer.",It is not an easy thing to find affordable housing,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",I wanted to continue my studies but unfortunately continuing them in London turned out to be double the cost of elsewhere in the UK and I wasn't willing to suffer the poor living standards I had for the past few years just to stay there. ,"I have been much happier since living in a city where I don't have to share my flat with mice, where public transport is £1 a journey, where I can drive and park my car with ease and where I can study for a realistic amount of money. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,architect/academic,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"London is a fascinating place but extremely expensive in terms of housing.This makes it very difficult for young people to set-up their own business, especially given how the competitive environment forces many young people in academia and the creative arts/architecture to do lots of unpaid (or very low paid) and volunteering work. ",SAD,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Director,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",The benefits no longer feel like they justify the cost of living,"I miss being so close to 'the action', but find even the suburbs are more vibrant than present-day London",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","London was supposed to open up doors for me instead I found myself worse off, rejected and living off floors. ",Less stressed ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Art director,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Split up, moved into a flatshare from a 1bedroom flat.",It's not something you do very willingly after 4 years but it was a necessary step.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Support Officer,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","","","","","","",Peru,I wish i could stay in the city i was born and raised in but it doesn't seem at all plausible to live a comfortable lifestyle and own a home on less than 50k. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,City of London,"","","",Because I feel most comfortable in a vibrant cosmopolitan city. ,"I'm honestly very appreciative that I have parents who are willing to finance this relocation in the beginning. I know London is very expensive, but I do like expensive things. ",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I'm relocating because London is no place to start a family.,"I can't wait to get away from this overcrowded, expensive and polluted city.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager,5,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",To have enough money to live in the now comfortably and then enough savings and space to dream about the future.,"I am beyond sad, if only London could regulate landlords and the escalating private property market.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Automotive Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","I am tired of red lines, boards and busybodies telling me what I cannot do every step of my life. I now ride my motorcycle 10 min to work and still come to London for weekends. Got to be the best combination, but I miss waking up in London on weekends to ",Unnecessary,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,self-unemployed,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,Within London,Hackney,"","","",to be in the big city,scared and excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designe,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Too high costs of living,I do not regret it,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,5,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,"I am higly qualificate with 1 bachelor, 1 master, 3 professional specialization in the media industry and a lot of job experience but I had no chance to get a qualified job. In London I was a cleaner at minimun wage. I had no time for social life and for myself. I was just working to pay a small room 1 hour away from my working place. Then I got a change to go back in Italy by working in an experimental research center for arts and culture. I got a very bad contract for short term and 1/3 of the wage i was getting in London. But the quality of my life is much much better in Italy even with less money.",I happy to go back to my home country but sad to leave all the opportunity that London has to offer. Anyway deeper insede me I know that wait for all that opportunities that London has to offer is like waiting for godot and wasting your life. ,true,internal
planning,individual,45â54,862648,4,qMeukipsIozcM,50â249 employees,Commuting distance of London,Wandsworth,Buckinghamshire,The North of England,Timor-leste,Commuting distance of London,Lewisham,Oxfordshire,Scotland,Sao Tome and Principe,BqgWFp http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,BqgWFp http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,healthcare global marketing,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",work,excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,"",2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",Because the country is parochial and boring,Great,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architecture Student,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Move out of home,Uncertain. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,4,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",We couldn't afford to buy a big enough house for our family within the M25.,Not being wealthy has its perks. We are glad to be forced out of the filthy city to a relaxed village life with clean air and neighbours who stop for a chat in the street. Even if we could magically afford it we wouldn't move back within the M25. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Impossible to find or afford a family home within the catchment area of a decent school,as if I failed,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,operations manager,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,After the rent and bills are paid we barely make it to the third week of month! Sick of paying someone else mortgage!,"Good, hopefully we will have a life again!",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","","I have lived in Hackney for 15 years. It is home. Shared houses, warehouses, guardian schemes, empty office blocks, flats, the lot. I find myself in a position of arguable success professionally, surviving as an artist with a healthy output and links with",See above,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Community Worker,1,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",I don't want to pay a fortune to live somewhere depressing when I could pay much less and live somewhere beautiful. Common sense has finally kicked in.,Wonderful! Ciao London!,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,PR / Communications Manager,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"My partner is in Australia, and, having lived in London for 20 years, I feel it has recently changed. Unless you are a millionaire, or working for a millionaire, it's increasingly hard to live here.","I will miss it terribly, but it's the right thing for me personally. I will come back to the UK someday, but I doubt that I'll live in London again.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketing,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Vietnam,"Many reasons, but I feel like London has less to offer, other places are looking more exciting...","The pubs are becoming flats, yet rent is still skyrocketing. I can't imagine being able to buy here in the foreseeable future. The gay scene is being eroded away, but that will hopefully create opportunities for new ventures.
London doesn't feel like it is the centre of a creative world anymore.
I'll still miss London, but I'm more worried about what it will be like when I return... ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Trade Union Organiser,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","","Overpriced, overcrowded, and overrated. I'm sick of being surrounded by stressed out, angry, arseholes.",Great,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I had been struggling to keep up with London rents for some time on my erratic self-employed artist income, so when the opportunity arose to live in Hastings for half the rent and twice the property it seemed crazy not to. Since moving here I have met so many small business owners and creatives who are all defectors from London.",It's a shame to be away from friends and family but a relief financially.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Creative,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",The cost of bringing up a family in London is becoming less affordable at a staggering rate. ,"Sad, but relieved.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,marketing manager,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Cannot afford to buy a family home in the borough that we live in and we do not want to live in the suburbs.,Mixed feelings. I know moving to Scotland is the right thing to do as that is where our families are from. However i feel we have no choice but to move if we want to have a family home. There are no properly affordable family homes in Southwark. You look around and all they are building is luxury flats.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","",opportunity,"excited, nervous that it wont be affordable.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,artist,5,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",No such thing as rent controls in London despite warnings that working class people and indigenous artists would have to leave unless they were protected.,Glad to break the debt cycle,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,City of London,"","","",Job,Terrified,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Independent curator,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"Too expensive, career obsessed sociology, labour exploitation, ultraliberal capitalist environment, depoliticization of the population","Happy to move towards a slower, cheaper, smaller life environment.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,television and broadcast,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","","Happy, London is far too expensive to enjoy any real quality of life ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications Officer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I was working full-time (for an NGO) but I had to live like a student and constantly use my savings. I was sharing a flat with three friends and we had to use the living room as a bedroom as otherwise we couldn't afford it.,"I am sad that I had to leave London as I still love the city, but I just couldn't afford it anymore and I was sick of working really hard but not being able to afford a decent lifestyle.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Developer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Primarily because I'm bored of living in a small town with minimal employment opportunities or cultural offerings. Also eager to escape the monotony of the daily commute into London for work.,"Despite rent being almost double compared with the commuter towns surrounding London, when you factor in the cost of a season ticket and the extra time for travel, working and living in London is certainly preferable. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Starting work as a lawyer.,Thinking that rent is going to eat up to half of my income.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Art curator,1,"","",Overseas,"","","","","","","","","","Soho & Shoreditch for example become ""shopping malls""; all their history and charm has been erased with no traditions left; nothing is left ""raw"" instead new shops spring out like mushrooms everyday, too many restaurants and boutiques a paradise for a consumerism.
London is too expensive and does not offer a quality of life instead increases your stress and grows anxiety syndromes","Melancholic but excited. I travel overseas frequently and every time I return to London the hate and anger grows fast as I can no longer recognise it! too much infrastructure! The transportation diversions and road traffic is unbearable, at times it's as bad as in Bangkok, you only wish you could fly to be able to reach your destination and get on time for your appointment. I live in Clerkenwell but I have to spare an hour to get from Ec1 to Oxford Circus. The time wasted is more valuable that the cost to live in this city. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Infrastructure Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,I love london and I tried for a long time to make it work but found I couldn't balance saving money and enjoying life without serious money concerns. With no realistic protection for renters or rent capping how is anyone supposed to settle in an area?,I miss London and the friends made there deeply but I don't miss constant money worries. Renting here is much more sensible and rent increases require justification.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising Creative,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","We're both on good wages, probably more than both our parents earned, but we cannot have a future in London where we can comfortably make a home for ourselves and start a family.","It's becoming easier and easier to imagine life elsewhere. Even within the last few years London is not the city it once was, it feels like there's been a tipping point. For people who work in the industries we do, the future is elsewhere in the country.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Management Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",So me and my partner can live in a flat without sharing with others and still have money after paying the rent.,"Initally I missed the pace of London, but now I've grown fond of Glasgow's friendly charm.",true,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Media Company,0–9 employees,Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,London has become unaffordable and has become a bad deal on both a business and a personal level.,I'm happy to be able to leave and am looking forward to a better quality of life. But I love London and would love to have stayed if the city wasn't heading in the direction it is. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Events Manager,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",There are more work opportunities here,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Film Distribution,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","Because we want to own a home that isn't a cupboard and despite earning decent wages, we can't even afford a flat in Central London.","Not happy but it's this or abandon my hard-earned career entirely for one that can be pursued in other, more affordable areas of Britain. There is very little (to none) film industry outside of the capital.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,"","","","","The vast majority of jobs in my field are in London, I have little choice.","Conflicted, I love London and it's vast array of culture, but I am resigned to living in below par accommodation for extraordinary prices for the foreseeable future.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Wed developer,2,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London is too expensive,glad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,fashion product developer,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,New job,"Great! London offers loads of things you can do, but it is only for a period of your life, it cannot be for a lifetime. It drains you. It's also becoming way too expensive to live there. It's a shame they're making it a place for rich only. Starting from the cost of education.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Within London,Islington,"","","",Because I wanted a job that payed well and a city that gave me loads of options. I lived in Paris before and wanted to be in an English speaking country.,I knew it would be expensive and I knew it's money and work-focused... But the thing that really got to me was the distances. Everything is so far away that impulse is gradually disappearing from my life. I plan everything.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,POSTGRADUATE,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",UNIVERSITY,Scared: The future is bleak if rent and living costs continue to spiral out of control as they are. I worry I won't be able to complete my studies or achieve my academic goals because I'm from a working class background and I rely on the income I can generate whilst trying to complete an MA. So much for a fair society. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",London is not the home I grew up in anymore ,Unhappy,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Documentary Filmmaker,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",I relocated for better work prospects 6 months ago - this has proved to be a good option as I've picked up more TV work in London than I have elsewhere. ,"I feel that professionally it will be beneficial, in the short term at least. I just can't imagine being in a position to afford to buy a house in London and I have no interest in spending my working life commuting in from the suburbs. Maybe a move abroad or back to Scotland once I have gained enough experience in London. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Researcher,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I grew up in London but it's become suffocatingly expensive, geared to the rich.","I wonder exactly how many fewer times in my life I'll see my family and friends who live in London, compared to if I stayed.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architectural Assistant,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Moving away from Parents,"I'm paying nearly double what my brother in Manchester is paying, and he has nearly double the space I do.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,writer,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",I was evicted from my flat when I could no longer afford the rent,Very sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software developer / designer,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",I want to be where work opportunities are. All my friends and clients are right here in London.,It’s a brilliant opportunity. London has so much to offer.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London is too expensive and this stifles true creativity.,"Sad, I love London. This is where my friends are. But also exciting as to what can be done outside the capital. ",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Future Medical Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",For university,I have an offer to study in London but am scared I won't be able to afford living there - it's tempting to stay safe in Newcastle but the capital has some much more to offer me!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Nursery Manager,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,My husband is English and I'm American - my family is in America. We have a 1 year old and it's too hard for us both to work such long hours without any support system around us. Plus London is REALLY expensive!,I am excited but I will definitely miss London. I would stay forever if I could convince my family to move here too!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Publicist,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",We want to start a family and just can't afford to do this in the capital. ,"My partner grew up in London, it's where we met and fell in love and if we could we would stay but it's just not possible any more if you are not earning a 6 figure salary ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Living in London has changed what it means to live in poverty.,"I can't wait to leave London. Unless you're rich, you don't stand a chance. With Germany's economy and affordability in relation to London's it's a no brainer. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,work for an MP,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","I have always wanted to live in London and was so excited when I finally moved here last year. But I know I won't be able to stay for long. Unless you're making mega money or you can play the council flat system, there's just no chance. The whole system is broken. ",It's so sad that my life long dream can only ever be temporary. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","The awful living standards, semi-deralict housing, being forced to share accommodation and sky high rents causing me immense stress. ",I was unhappy about losing opportunities provided by living in London. I love the culture and activities as well as the people you can meet in the city and I'm sad to leave. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,hotels,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,City of London,"","","",job,happy,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Too expensive to buy.,"",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",I'm young and starting a job here that's making me rich.,Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelancer,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Finland,Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Studies and work opportunities.,Challenging. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","We have good jobs, we earn a good wage, we live in a tiny rented one bedroom flat, we work ridiculous hours, we don't live exorbitant lifestyles, we manage to save about £8 a month!","We feel sad, we will miss this beautiful city, we will miss our community, our family and our friends. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising Account Director,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","My husband and I want to make a go of our own business, something that we can't afford to do in London",Very sad to leave the friends I've made over 10 years in this city. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,freelanceer,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Nigeria,It's becoming clear that I have no financial future here.,"I grew up in London, it's my home but its become a stranger to me so I more and more feel I'm better off going to live with family in Nigeria.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Doctor ,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Within London,"","","","",Work ,Negative,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PA,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Its like a trap, you spend so much time in the office to be able to just about afford to live near enough the office. I think I'd rather be able to earn less, work less hours, and be able to spend some actual time in the place I call 'home'","It's exciting, I'm looking forward to having time to explore a new city, I'll miss my family but my partner and I hope to be able to start saving for the future and to sometime start our own.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",I'm hemorrhaging money just to live and in a job I don't love. London has so much but opportunities are not available for everyone.,"Relief, anxiety, depression, fear, deflated.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,engineer ,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,"It is place full of culture and history, with no humanity ","Still sad, because I will be missing this city",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web developer,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I became mentally ill and needed the support of my family.,"I miss London. It nurtured me, but it also broke me.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,mother / social worker,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,Within London,Brent,"","","",We lived in NZ for the last 8 years as a family but my Londoner partner never really settled. We moved back to London so he would have better job prospects and be with his parents again,id rather stay in NZ but London is an exciting place,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,self employed,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",To have a similar lifestyle to London and buy a home that is affordable. Get away from the stress and congestion and expense.,Excited as I will still have connection to london,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,account manager,5,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,Surrey,"","",Within London,"","","","",Because I live at home still so would like to move away from family.,Excited but not confident i will vbe able to find somewhere i can reasonably afford,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Programme Manager,1,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Really good job opportunity ,"It's been tough and miss the buzz of London, it's home and cannot wait to go back",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"Give up going to art collage in London, rent was unaffordable with no support.",Hopeless ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Strategist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Greenwich,"","","","London's the European hub of so many industries. I'd love to live somewhere less expensive, but I'd always feel far from the action.",I'm bracing myself for the hit to my savings account.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media Planner,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","Rent was 50% of my income (and rising), and my wages weren't catching up",Edinburgh has so much more to offer. I can afford to save!,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,"Better quality of life, and lower portion of wages going towards living costs - I'm much better off in Switzerland financially, as well as cleaner air, and easier access to outdoor sports. ",Very excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Art Director,4,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Bored with Lonodn,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Freelance web designer/editor,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I am planning to relocate, but can't quite yet. As soon as circumstances allow, however, I will. Ten years ago, earning a moderate salary, I felt better off than I do now. I can barely afford anything. I have a mobility disability and that incurs extra expense for travel - as a result, with London in itself getting more expensive, I can experience almost none of the city on my doorstep. I am 43 years old and still live in rented accommodation - being single, I realise that buying somewhere is utterly beyond my reach, and the rent for anything better than the dilapidated property in which I currently live is also more than afford. London has become an alienating, brutal, unfriendly, finance-obsessed place - it's a tragedy - and none of our political leaders want to do anything about it because they don't want to adversely affect businesses, property developers or the wealthy.","Nervous. Unwilling. I don't want to leave, but in a few years I sense I'll have no choice - because if I don't leave, London really will break me.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,unemployed,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I'm English I moved to London 5 years ago from Cheltenham,I moved here because I needed therapy which I couldn't get elsewhere but I'm moving because I miss England and London isn't England anymore ,there is no culture here either hipsters using it as a playground for a few years brfire they meet a partnervand move away somewhere safe to brung up theur children or immigrants who have no intention of integrating and eye me suspiciously and stick to their own religion and culture,I'm neither a hipster nor an immigrant I have no place here ,I've lived in foreign countries and this is what it feels like ,there is nothing I recognise here ,I'm an outsider ,a minority as a white English woman who isn't in the hipster culture, I'm invisible to everyone except the ,turkish,pakistani and African origin men who constantly sexually harass me every day because I'm a bigger woman ,I've had enough,I want to live in an area where people live by the basic rules and English traditions I don't want to be surrounded by misogynistic patriarchal cultures who see women as second class citizens I feel very uncomfortable,can't wait to get away .",Can't wait ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,eCommerce Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","You can't afford to pay for rent, commute and thinking if we can go on holiday this year. It is to expensive to live in the city, that without connexions you will never get a decent job.","I feel excited, it will be a new challenge!",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,own company director,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,"Living in London was a dream. A better job, a better life in an amazing centre of the world.
The job is (4x) better (paid), but life is (10x) costlier / tax + rents + childcare - family - friends.
Got to master the math to make it.
Practice + practice + practice = used overdraft. Living in London is becoming a nightmare.",Is getting more and more tempting day by day. It will be an imposed choice if property prices keep rising.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Barista,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",I'm a British national who has lived overseas most of his life. At 26 I've realized I need to be working towards a retirement in a country I am a National of.,"I've been living out of Hostels and dealing with the various different obstacles moving to London entail. These include gang, union, religion and drug related issues, as well as racist and cultural restrictions are daily issues. I deal with these all while seeking accommodation and looking for full time employment.
The phrase commonly used by people regardless of class is ""He'll use"". There are clear groups that have the agenda of forcing individuals into homelessness intentionally with the belief that they'll become drug users. What I am surprised by, and proud of, is a lack of classicism in the City.
Despite my current situation, not once I have been turned away when I have been proactive about seeing out advice or help.
London, the capital of my country of Birth, wasn't picked by myself but is being conquered day by day. Finding full time employment (over 16 hours), or two part time jobs is essentially to being able to afford housing in London.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Media,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I make 70k a year and with rent the way it is, I cannot save enough each month to buy a home. I want a better quality of life. Renting at 30 is unnatural. ",Let down. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Manager (Engineering Design),2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Bought a garden flat,Sad to be in the outer zones but couldn't afford what we wanted in inner London. Happy with the area.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Digital communications,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",I want to buy a house but my partner and I are unable to get even 50% of the mortgage required to buy in my current area,I don't want to. I love where I have lived for the last few years and think it's unfair that I have to move so far away just to own my own home,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Communications, Events and Marketing Manager",1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","I am relocating because I want to live with less people. I'll be shortly living with 1 other person (and a cat) as opposed to living with 3 other people, who were strangers to me until I started living with them or they with me/us. I've been sharing a household with three others for over three years, and it would be nice to sort of downsize the number of housemates. Ideally I would like to live on my own, but in order for me to live near my work in Hackney, it's just impossible given how expensive rent is in the area. Not just Hackney, but all of East London.","I will miss Stoke Newington, which has been my home for the last 3 1/2 years. However, I'm looking forward to living in the East End. I'll be trading kebab shops for curry houses. I'll miss my local Turkish-owned greengrocers, who have the best selection of fruit & veg in London. But I'm not moving a million miles away... yet. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Video Producer,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,I was fortunate enough to find a small but affordable flat close to city center. I was made redundant and knew I had to move immediately or my life would go downhill VERY fast. ,"Like any Londoner, I love this city, but only when you move out you realize that it's not the center of the world. You can improve your life by leaving London.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Conservation Building Surveyor,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,Housing costs in London leaves us no other option than to relocate to where we can afford to have a better quality life with less financial strain.,Powerless and pressured to do so for my childs sake,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Academic,2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",We've just purchased our first home and it would have been impossible to do so in London. We deliberately moved to a rural location some 90 miles north of London. We didn't want the compromise of a large or medium-sized town/city so we opted for something that wouldn't remind us that we weren't able to remain in London.,Our region is classed as a rural affluent knowledge community and our village is more diverse that I could have imagined. I'm coming to terms with the move but visit London as often as I can.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Developer,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Flat sharing expensive and difficult, need affordable property with space and less noise, crowdedness and environmental pollution.",Mainly positive.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,student,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"After paying almost £700 for a tiny student room in Waterloo in my first year, and £500 a month for a room in Harringey, I moved to Berlin for a year as part of my degree. Here, I lived in a studio flat, in the centre and paid around £290 a month - the qu",I cannot wait - London doesn't make me happy at all. It is ridiculously overpriced and not worth the money.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Norway,Within London,Islington,"","","",Studies,"Opportunity awaits in London, but will not live here permanently ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Psychotherapist,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","As a Gay man and couple, we experienced increasing homophobia perpetrated by Muslims.","Sad to leave London, where my family has lived for centuries. Optimistic about a better future.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Management Consultant ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To start my career in the professional services,"I would have preferred to stay in the Midlands, but London's a vortex - there's more to sacrifice by not being here. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","",,space memoribilia,0–9 employees,Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,London has lost its shine. Too many unpleasant people.,New place New challenges.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Havering,"","",Australia,Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I love London and have spent most of my adult life here, but the cost, pollution, poverty on the streets and daily stress are becoming unbearable. Life is easier elsewhwere.","Optimistic, looking forward to a better qulaity of life",,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",culture has been suffocated in favour of corporations. it's become a city for money but not for people and anything with soul and character is being demolished in favour of chain stores and abysmal transport infrastructure.,i hope my career doesn't suffer but can't wait to get out,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Account Manager,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Can't afford London and way too many people on transport, roads and everywhere else and this continues to grow with no new infrastructure. London is a ticking time bomb",Could not be happier,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Assistant Reservations Manager,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I am moving with work.,"Excited! Im fed up with London, and never being able to afford anything. Bring on Manchester!",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","","Divorce. Having to sell my half of home to my partner and needing to look for a place to rent, but priced out of the area I'm currently living in.",Sad. I made a good living and can't afford to live comfortably in a neighbourhood I want.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Copywriter,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,If I stayed in London I would have to live with my parents. I love them but at 27 I want to make my own way.,"I miss home, my family and London, but I feel living abroad enriches my life in ways that London can't anymore.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I can't afford to live in the city I've called home all my life.,"Nauseous, frustrated and sad.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photography,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Rent prices for both homes and artist studios forever increase, and remain unbearably monopolised. Jobs in the arts are no better, to the extent of a BA Hon's degree feeling like mere GSCE's in helping land a basic paid position. I want to live somewhere, where being able to afford the most basic things for my practice and my future, seems actually obtainable and not a distant fantasy. ",I feel confident and optimistic about moving. Having to worry about money all the time takes its toll.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Digital Marketing,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Unless you're mega rich or claiming dole there's no good living to be found in this amazing city anymore. ,Very sad,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Website Manager,6+,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","For a better quality of life, to actually have disposable income, start some savings and stop living in houseshares.","I'll be devastated to leave London as I have so many amazing friends here and it's a fantastic city, but I've been here nearly 8 years and I still can't afford to live.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business development executive,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Due immigration restrictions between the UK and Australia (even though Australia is part of Her Majesty's realm).,"Very disappointed to have to leave after a very short 2 years. London has become home - we are both working, pay our taxes and don't claim any benefits. The Union Jack is on our flag, yet we are forced to pack and up leave once our Visa is up. UK immigration make it almost impossible to be able extend our Visas and continue to make a life in London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Vice President IT Services,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,To avoid the continued erosions of privacy and freedom by cameras and the police. ,Sad but there is no privacy in the UK and personal rights and freedoms are being eroded by the police forces.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Radio Producer,1,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",It has become far to expensive to live in London.,Sad to be leaving but if I ever want my own house it is my only option.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Support Analyst,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I was offered a job in the north of England.,"Mixed feelings, London is great but where I am now is more affordable.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Failed startup CEO now Creative technologist ,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Cannot find a job interesting enough in my French hometown. And I hate Paris. ,Happy for new opportunities. Sad to lose comfort and friends. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Worker,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Redundancy and the hope of a better quality of life for my children.,"In a word, disappointed. I was born and raised in London, Hammersmith and then Ealing. Yet I cannot afford to live anywhere in the city that I love. I never thought I would be priced out of areas that were considered downright dangerous when I was a teena",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Media Graduate,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,City of London,"","","","Change of pace, new and exciting start to a career","Nervous and unsure, but excited",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Barista,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","By the time we have worked the long hours on low wages to pay the extortionate rent for our tiny flat, we have no energy or money left to chase the opportunities we came here for or to experience the vibrancy of this wonderful city. ",I feel disappointed that we didn't stick it out and make it work but excited about the future.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sports,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,More money,Happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Food and Beverage,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Bexley,"","","",I've moved back to live with my husband. ,I love living in London and am grateful that I have my husband as I would struggle to support myself without his income to add to mine. It's a shame that it's so difficult for so many to live in the city they love. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Vintage Dealer,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","The constant struggle for space and some kind of acceptable living standard makes me wonder; is this it? Samuel Johnson said ""When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life."" But what kind of life can an average Londoner really expect to have in this city driven insane by speculation? Unless you own your own house or have far above average earnings the only life I can see is one of uncertainty and exploitation.",Scared.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer at an Investment Bank,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London house prices are too high, I can't afford to save for a deposit while paying very high rents. The homes on offer in London are overpriced and lackluster. Why would I pay £300,000 for a 1 bedroom flat on the outskirts of London, when I could buy a 3","It's a shame, I would like to continue working in London, but I can't afford to start a family while living there. I foresee a brain drain happening, young professionals looking to start a family will be forced to leave their careers in London to make it ",false,guardian
planning,individual,55–64,Art teacher,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Egypt,"London is far too expensive to enjoy life here in London anymore
I used to eat out and go to the theatre
Extortionate rents bills and expensive travel means I can only just afford to survive
But not enjoy London
As an art teacher we enjoy the free museums and art scene
But then the tourists just crowd us out
The tourists don't expect things to be free and think we are stupid not to charge
The scheme to give Londoners who have lived here a long time, discounts on food travel theatre and free museums is an answer..
And let the tourists pay as they expect to pay
As 1 in 4 Londoners are on housing benefits
Then make long term rental for Londoners fairer
Like a discount system for long stay workers or those born and bred here
My sons are in their 20s and will have to leave London to start a family or get on the housing ladder...
A fairer system is needed, to actually promote the capital for english people
I have nothing against migrants or foreign students
All my art students are from abroad
But I would like to see a balance and to put some encouragement into the young people of today
The government should be investors of people
And look at making a fairer avalanche I the capital.
","I will enjoy the short time I visit London on holidays, speaking to ex pats they don't have the stress of paying bills and worrying , then when they return to London they make the most of their visit, saving up to pay London prices by the cheap way of living abroad.
I love London
But it is slowly killing me with the stress of where the money for the next bill comes from..",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"I moved to Denmark to study for a Masters, because I have lived here previously and it is free to study as well as the fact that there are many student jobs available that pay well while studying.",I had to force myself to move as I want to live in London. Copenhagen is extremely dull for a young person.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project Manager - Events Industry,1,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Working hard and being promoted 4 times in the past 5 years still does not allow me to make enough money to even cover costs let alone have any kind of life. This city is just not feasible to survive in financially. ,I will be incredibly relieved to move on. No amount of entertainment and site seeing is worth the distress that clinging on by your fingertips causes every day. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","","London is like Marmine, you love it or hate. For most people it takes over a year to fall in love with this city but once you do its like an addiction. ","I have lived here for 1.5 years, I had no choice but to live here for work and hated the city! After 1 year I fell in love. If you run outdoors you will realise that london doesnt have to rule you. Through running you can own the streets, control your movements and find peace, clarity and stillness from within the chaos.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Events Co-ordinator,5,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Without a steady income there was no other option than to move. You either do what you love in squalor and poverty, or settle for a soul crushing office job in a soulless modern profession.","I'd never want to leave, but my only options are leave with my dignity or double my income.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Creative Director,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I want to have a better standard of living. After 20 years in London I am tired of having to take low paid jobs just to survive and pay the mortgage,"Sad to leave - but it's the only way I can go self-employed and release my creative potential. London is great for creatives if they are from a rich background where parents can help either financially or with connections. If you are from a working class background, like myself, then you can forget it!",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,"",2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Lawyer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",I don't want my children growing up in a place where money is more important than community. ,Relocating from London is inevitable. I am looking forward to breathing good air and talking to my neighbours. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,musician,6+,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Can't afford London rents,sad but resigned,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Health visitor,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Cost of living and quality of life.,Resigned. London is not an affordable place for my family.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Assistant at Association of Independent Festivals,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",To travel and gain more experience in my industry.,Excited but nervous!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Special Needs Teacher,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Enfield,"",The North of England,"",I returned to London after living in Liverpool for 13 years.,I feel simultaneously at peace to be back home after all these years and invigorated by the culture of London. The vibrancy and energy of London takes my breathe away every day.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Russian Federation,work and visa,sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Physio,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Due to cost of buying a house unaffordable in London,Means more cost on train fare and longer commute but weekends are generally better with lots more outdoor pursuits,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Academic,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Life has become unbearable and unaffordable in Londontown. This city is only for rich people and their money.,"Life is sweet outside of the black London hole. Less capital swirling around, but much nicer, more humane, less alienated.
On the next question, about relocating by choice, this is a tough one. I wasn't deported, but if London was an affordable place that put people above profits I certainly would have had desire to stay.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,finance,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","simply cannot afford the rents and transport prices. they eat up so much of my disposable income that living in London, for the first time, has simply become uneconomical. You get a pitiful bang for your buck in London.",Regretful but a necessary choice.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Admin,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"London (England, even) cannot provide quality of life I am looking for. And I cannot afford comfort in London any longer. Or and education. Or socializing. Or living outside of the ""Hand to mouth"" cycle I got stuck in here. ","I'm heart broken. As a foreigner living in London for over 15 years I see England as my home, but the last few years have been so miserable and I see no other way out. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Studies,fine,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Operations Executive ,5,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Visa restrictions ,"I love London and want to be one of the lucky ones who stays, but for me, while I can afford it, I have no rights.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Consultant,5,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","","Couldn't afford to pay to get our 3 kids into schools, the state school places we were offered meant having to drive twice a day. In a city with too much traffic, air pollution, inequality, privatisation. Decision was made easy....","Can't believe in retrospect just how much the city has become an 'investment' rather than a place to live. Kids now have loads more freedom, we have a much better life and we're healthier and happier.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Advertising,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,"Rents are out of control, and I cannot afford to enjoy all the things that make the city so wonderful. ",I am excited about an easier and more fulfilling lifestyle. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",consts of living too high in london,not great but looking for a better standard of living,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Intern,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","",Japan,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,Japan,Rents,Great!,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Freelance writer & tutor,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Two years ago I was priced out of the area I'd lived in for almost 10 years & moved to Zone 3. I work from home & at 35, a single bedsit in a house-share is a grim option, so I'm leaving the greatest city in the world after a 15 yr love affair. For most creative people, it is unaffordable to live comfortably here anymore. In the short term, we're losing, but ultimately London itself is losing out.","If I could afford to live in the area I lived in for nearly 10 years I would, but there's no chance now!",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,social worker,3,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London lost her soul a long time ago. If you work in a profession looking to build communities, you're not welcome here. ",Angry that I'm forced out of my city.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Film Producer,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Money - fear of getting 'stuck' scraping by and not being able to enjoy my 20s. It's hard to find other cities in the UK with the same atmosphere, I wanted somewhere with a capital's vibe but where you could have the time and money to enjoy it.","I scraped by in London on a 'graduate' minimum wage TV job mainly by using my overdraft, and after a few years of living around the perimeter of London (Hanworth in Zone 4, Twickenham in Zone 5) I never felt like I was part of the city or that I could make the most of what it had to offer. They say you've spent 20 quid before you even step out your front door in London! On a 20k salary by 2012, it wasn't worth it - I left for Australia where I easily found work that paid nearly double for doing the same job. Now we live in the heart of Sydney for what we used to pay in Zone 5, in a period garden flat that's just a stones throw from the city's best cafes/bars/markets. I don't know why people stay in London unless they're rich or party animals - I still watch Made in Chelsea for nostalgia but remind myself that's not what it was like for the rest of us! ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,UX Desogmer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",Work,Anxious,false,internal
planning,business,"","",,film maker.,0–9 employees,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"I feel that I can't go on with the 'aposhcalypse' any longer. It seems to me that unless you already have a lot of money, or you want to earn an awful lot of money London is not for you any longer. Anyone who simply wants to enjoy London for London's sake","Excited, nervous, I dont speak the language yet so that is a challenge. The quality of living, simply the space you can have, the ancient heart of a city is affordable for all. BCN still has poor people living in its heart land, where London has forced ev",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Merchandiser,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","After seven years in London starting out as a student and then entering the world of retail head office I decided couldn't keep living with debt hanging over my head - i'm 29 and had zero savings, a Retail Buying job that paid pittance with no hope of getting out of debt. I couldn't live with the stress anymore. I moved away two months ago, I've managed to pay off £2k of debt in this short space of time and have £2k in savings. I even found a job in The Valleys of Wales that paid me more than my Fred Perry Buying job - don't regret leaving London and never will. So many of my friends have done the same and we're all so much happier and healthier for it.","Amazing - best decision I've ever made, I miss my friends but I don't miss having zero savings or my pittance of a wage being eaten up every month by rent,",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,International Development,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Pakistan,"london just feels so unadventurous and normal; all that made it exciting before has become so bland, predictable & mundane",excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Architect,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Sutton,"","","",London is the greatest city on earth (while you work),We'll enjoy it for the next 10 or so years and then move on,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","I am lucky enough to own, but the area around me is changing. Bankers are moving in and the good people are priced out. I don't want to live in a street full of arses in Porsches. They are ruining our area. ","Mixed - there will be a point when all of London is gentrified, and then what?",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"In London, my rent cost £600 a month (plus bills), in a flat without a living room, an hour's commute from where I was studying. In Germany, I pay €300 including bills for an amazing flat, 10 minutes from where I now study. Even more importantly, I've actually got time to spend with ny friends, now my hours aren't wasted commuting. London made me grumpy and depressed, in Germany I'm happy and alive. Oh, and tuition fees? Yeah, they don't have those here. London, you're losing your finest and brightest as they realise life is better everywhere else. The city has already lost its soul, soon it will lose its people too. I hope never to return.","Leaving London was the best decision I ever made. Many people I know are following, or have already done so. Those who have already moved are without exception happier. It's sad, but, fuck London. It's all got a bit shit, really.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,I moved from London because I had to share a small room to afford rent on my minimum wage job at a fancy cafe. ,"I have left my siblings and friends behind, most of whom are squatting or working all the time for the privilege of staying where they grew up. The only people I know my age who can comfortably live in London are those who live with their parents or those on a very good salary. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Econometrician,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Very poor house condition,I would prefer I did not have to . Happy with the new area,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Picture Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Cheaper rent ,"I am so busy struggling to survive in London, that I haven't had time to experience any of the supposedly amazing things London is famous for.
The many with the potential to enrich London are being forced out by the unreasonably rich few. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,freelance editor,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","Our little family will never be able to buy a house here now, so we are taking the only option left: move back home. We won't miss the constant loft conversions happening all around us.","Sad, but relieved.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Hotels,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Because london takes so much and gives so little in return,Positive,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","",Housing cost and destruction of community which follows from it,"Angry, also sad that people like me will eventually be heard abroad and London will lose its good name and this will speed up the cultural and social collapse as only those who are either very rich or very poor will still come.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Artist,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Because i can't support myself on a freelancers salary.,I have to choose between my home town and my creative drive. How can i earn 30k a year and still feel like a penniless student? Nothings changed except now i have less fun wearing slightly nicer shoes. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Design consultant,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Job, cost of living, house prices, raising a small child ",Good but sad (that it feels enforced - we can't afford London any more/it doesn't offer what we need),true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Music Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",I refuse to be 30 years old and not have the option to live comfortably and in a flat on my own on a standard wage.,Slightly sad but sensible.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Marketing professional,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"To allow myself to live in a house worthy of my work experience, age, style and aspirations","Despite earning twice as much as I was when I moved to London 8 years ago I still have to live frugally, compromise, reduce, reuse, charity-shop, pack my lunch and only read about all those things I'd like to go and all those cool nights out in London which I would like to experience",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,"University Student, graduating in May",1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I studied in London for four months, returning to the US for an affordable life and career.","I would have loved the opportunity to work in London for an extended period of time, but as a young person I could never realistically afford it.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Digital comms,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Friends moving away from London + unable to move to a nicer location with money we have + fancied a change (been in London for 18y) + London changing to be more for big business, not people - feels like it lost its soul a bit, e.g. Soho is not what it was","It's a long commute from Brighton to London, and expensive, but worth it. I still like London but was good to do something new",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Media,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Because immigration in my area has now reached uncomfortable levels. I had to move from my home town (Ilford) in the mid-2000s due to high immigration, and now my new area is rapidly being colonised. I am moving to be with people who look and sound like m","Sad really. I saw my own home town overtaken by massive immigration, and it seems that the same is happening all over London. I imagine that wherever I move to - if it is in striking distance of London - will also be overcome in a few years time. And then",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,assistant designer for an independent cinema,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I earned so little that I was commuting to central London every day, living off wages on a day to day basis, scratching together pennies in order to afford a small room, a price that could afford me a whole house if outside of London.","All my friends are somehow still in London, and they're what kept me around for so long. So I feel distance both physically and mentally.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Belgium,Overseas,"","","",Belgium,I need more space and time for developing professionally and personally. I feel like a slave in London. I have to work longer and longer hours just in order to afford being in this city. It feels like a dead end street.,Not too sad. London becomes more dull and commercial every year. There are far more creative and affordable places elsewhere in Europe (incl. double glazing and central heating). ,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Theatre Director,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","","","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Developer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","London was home until I realised I was just another puppet in the palms of the super rich. I cannot afford an acceptable standard of living for myself and my partner, despite being in a high demand, high paying profession.","Devastated. I have had to turn my back on the city I have spent my whole life in, and loved dearly.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nanny,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Ealing,"","","","Better quality of life - security, jobs, public transportation, health care, entertainement, parks. But mostly, security. We were tired of being scared of going out of the house.",Excited!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Event manager,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work,Happy and excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Research Manager,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",To have a house instead of a flat (more space). Better state schools. ,"Growing up in London I thought I would always stay. We moved to give my daughter opportunities that we couldn't afford had we stayed. I don’t regret the move but I still miss London, the city I call home. I have been left with a hole in my heart - it’s like losing a good friend. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Digital Marketer,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Islington,"","","","Work, opportunity, experience","Unless you take this city with both hands, it'll swallow you up. It's both the city of opportunity and crippling debt",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","Culture, interesting things to do, shorter commute",its expensive but definitely worth it for the life style,true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"My partner and I rent a one bed flat in King's Cross. Apparently it's ""cheap"" - at over £1400 a month. We've tried to buy on ""affordable"" housing schemes but you need savings of £30K, and even if we had that, the monthly cost is £2000 up, only £300 of which actually goes into your mortgage. I've loved London, but we just can't afford it anymore.","I feel sad that the city I've loved so much has become so unaffordable. We work hard and we're starting to ask ourselves ""what for?"" With our income we should have a good standard of living. Instead we seem to work just to sustain living in London. It makes me angry too. We both work in charities and have given a lot to our capital. It feels unfair that we're being priced out.",,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"The cost of life as a single person became untenable, and while the city still provided me with opportunities for my work the downsides - from cost of travel to gentrification - came to outweight any benefits. And I simply couldn't imagine myself writing a book in London. ","Mixed feelings. I came here at 18 from the south of France, London made me the man I am today so I will always love the city and what it means to me. But it has changed, in ways that I am not very comfortable with. Having said that, I travelled a lot in the few years before leaving London and the truth is there are few cities I can think of - esp. capitals or large cities - that don't have the same problems as London. Everywhere is becoming the same, capital washes over everything and makes the idiosyncracies of each city harder to maintain. I do like the idea that while some like me are leaving, others are still coming in. So perhaps instead of becoming a playground for the rich London can one day have the same excitement it once held for my generation. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,it consultant,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cost and standard of living,Mixed. Its sad that the only people who can live in London are the rich and poor (through subsidy).,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",University,"i love being in the city, even if it is a bit expensive",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Went travelling and fell in love with South East Asia. Pretty sick of the lack of value for money for effort put into work etc in London,Excited about new opportunities,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,finance,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",too expensive to buy a larger property in london,"",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Because I knew I couldn't get here without a student loan.,"Glad that I'm here, but upset that future generations probably won't get the same opportunity.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I wish I could stay and continue my education here, but it's not financially feasible. ","I love London but I pay so much for such a poor quality of life. I'm so young and have already drained most of my savings just living here, and I want to do more than just scrape by. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Call Centre Manager,2,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"Despite offering so much opportunity for employment and progression, it's simply impossible to find a way to make ends meet unless you're pretty damn well off. And I'm on a competitive salary by UK standards...","I can't wait to move out to Italy and buy my own house in my own lifetime, as opposed to 3 lifetimes.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Fine Arts Student,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Studies,"I literally fell in love with the city and what
I am doing here. I am just dreading the moment when I would have to face that I will never be able to build my life here as I am dreaming of.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,In house solicitor ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",I relocated 18 months ago to experience the buzz of London and the job opportunities in the South East. ,"I feel positive about the move; there's more choice for places to visit and things to see, however, I am only just starting to feel settled. Coming from a smaller city, I still find it difficult not having friends close to me. It is difficult when friends in the South or West London seems so far away. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Architect,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Too expensive to have a child in London and couldn't afford to have another one even though both me and my husband (also an Architect) had full time jobs. ,Mixed feelings but you can't beat Sweden when it comes to quality of family life. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Human Resources,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,"I relocated to be with my wife who is from the US. We live in Houston, Texas. ","It has been a great challenge to adjust to a new country, state and city. I would move back to London with my wife in a heartbeat. Knowing that this is not realistic is disappointing due to the continuous and ridiculous rising cost of living there. This is coming from a born and bred Londoner. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Media Director,2,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,The recessions effect on the Finance sector meant I was the only one working for a long time. We also had a death in the family which helped make the decision easier.,"Happy to be going home to be with my family again, but sad we've left a home, family and friends whom we've been with for 9 years.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Manager,4,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",We could not afford a bigger place for our growing family (2 kids) and be in an area with good state schools,missing my friends and struggling with the commute to London ( still working there(,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Brand Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",I moved here after uni along with all my friends but over the years we've all been priced out and decided to bring up families elsewhere. ,It feels like starting all over again. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising Planner,5,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",I recently started my first proper job and couldn't face the total 4 hours of commuting a day at the cost of over half a London rent. ,"I love being close to work and amongst London life, but it's hardly the easiest transition money wise. I'm back to my student diet of noodles and toast. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Developer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,Lambeth,"",Scotland,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","My employer and my new girlfriend both are based in London, so there is no reason for me to stay in Scotland.","Excited to be coming to the UK's largest and most vibrant city, but scared at the same time to move from my small life.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,City of London,"","","",Better opportunities as a designer,Worried about cost of living,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Fraud Associate,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Mauritius,Lack of opportunities in London due to visa restrictions for non-EEA.,"Breaks my heart, London is home. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer ,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Northern Ireland,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Work ,I know that I will not make any money moving to London but I hope that this will change in time. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Designer,5,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",London is too rude and expensive. It has nothing to offer but negativity.,Good,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Colombia,Overseas,"","","",Colombia,"Don't feel really welcome here due to immigration policies (Although, I've got visa). ","great, Life can be better there, or at least, more welcoming. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Yoga Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Can't afford to live in the city, despite all the work being here. ","Caught in a catch-22 situation...Also sick of every other shop being turned into an estate agents, a coffee shop or a betting shop. London's cultural and independent diversity is diminishing in favour of homogenisation.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT professional,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Czech Republic,Because I couldn't forever keep sharing house with always new people. And because everything in London always has to be booked in advance. However I miss the city greatly. ,Life is definitely much easier in Prague. Yet there is plenty of things that only London can offer...,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",I can't afford a decent place to live in London.,"It brought me closer to family, but London has been ""home"" for a decade and I miss it terribly. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","London was becoming divided into predators and prey. Those, like myself, caught in the middle were forced to choose a role. I couldn't bear either and hadn't the luxury of delaying my decision so I fled.","Devastated. London was the proverbial carrot and stick. After graduating the carrot had rotted and I crumbled under the weight of the stick.
It feels like my 'field' (design) has made a pact with the devil. If you leave you starve / are forgotten. If you stay you have to participate in what feels like some deeply unethical practices. Leaving forces you to reinvent yourself. I came from a council estate and feel all my efforts were for nothing, like London is incompatible for the working class unless you're born within its boroughs.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Me and my partner both worked full-time, yet we were living in a single bedroom flat (and for a while in her parents loft!) - we now live in a 3 bedroom house, with our own garage and garden. The cost of which is less than the flat. ","I don't miss living in London. The cost of living was a big problem, but also the time I wasted on public transport -my commute used to take close to 2 hours during rush hour (I only lived in zone 3 and worked in Zone 1). Now I get to work in less than 10 minutes, and can afford to do things I enjoy in my spare time... such as visit London for a weekend and do all the stuff I couldn't afford when I lived there!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Professional,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Haringey,"","","","For an adventure, for fun, because I have UK citizenship, and my girlfriend is here.","Mostly happy and excited, but it's tinged with some disappointments like the cost and the extremely competitive job market.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Electronic Engineer,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","","","","","",To live with my girlfriend,"Positive, though working outside of London will introduce a long commute that I haven't had before",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Gallery Director,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Unable to afford to live in London, so moving to Southend-on-Sea, as there are more vibrant cultural scenes developing in areas like this.",London is a very different place to when I moved here from Yorkshire over 10 years ago and I'm not sure I like it anymore. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lecturer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","I have a great opportunity at a brilliant university, the best in my field. ","I love London, this is where I was born and where my family and friends are. But even though I am on a decent salary I have had to move back in with my parents. Renting is impossible in London if you're single unless you earn £60k a year or want to live like a student well into your 30s, or in poverty. In Yorkshire you can rent a decent 1 bed flat for around £400pcm, including bills, in London the cheapest I have found is £1100 - and that's before bills.
I feel for my parents - at a time where they should be enjoying an empty nest two of their adult children have had to move in with them, and none of us can afford children so it looks like they'll miss out on grandchildren for now. Which I know makes them sad. The mad housing prices are terrible for families.
",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","","I live in an awful house where nothing works, the electricity is faulty, fridge leaks, toilet seat is broken, the agency don't care and our rent was bumped up this year.","Better, rent is really out of my budget much but the home life quality is better.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"musician, artist",3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",london is too expensive for what it is. life quality here is very low.,daily i feel the urge and dire necessity to finally leave this city.I feel leaving london will greatly impact and ultimately improve my life,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Head waitress ,2,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",London Is no place to settle and bring up a family.,"I'm a born and bred eastlondoner, my family is here, my school friends and history, however I need to leave all that In order to be able to buy a house and create an adult life. It's a pretty shitty state of affairs.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Screenwriter,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I simply cannot afford to live here anymore. It's depressing that we treat our citizens like tourists.,It's been a long and bitter end but I know I'm making the right decision.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Unemployed,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","My partner is the only one working out of the two of us and we couldn't afford the rent in London. We now live in a one bedroom flat in Dover, Kent for £400 a month. In London you couldn't rent a room for that price.","I have mixed feelings, I'm happier living in a peaceful town by the sea and we are able to afford our rent and bills but I miss my family & friends but there is less to do in Dover.",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing ,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Because we can't afford to buy in London and have had enough of renting ,Sad to leave London but excited at the prospect of owning our own place,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Decorative Artist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Islington,"","","",After a five year break in China it felt like time to move back to the UK and give ourselves some time to reflect on our experiences. We want to catch up with friends and family and re-introduce some familiarity to our lives.,"Mixed feelings, our work means living in London is necessary but I have a love/hate relationship with London. I will miss Asia but life there felt like a bubble. London has just eclipsed Hong Kong as the most expensive city so that doesn't make me feel go",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Too difficult to survive and make artwork in a dedicated and serious way. No prospects for a future life in London. Rent too high for what you get and where you get it. Quality of life very low,I am hopeful but worried. I am happy I have finally left London.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Southwark,"","","","I came here to work, transferred from my office back in Spain. I'm considering about staying longer when my project ends, as the job opportunities here are infinite and better payed","Not too bad. Have to share a flat with 5 other people because I cannot rent something on my own through an agency (no 12 month credit check). Not used anymore to that, though surviving.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,photographer,1,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,"No good job, no money, high rent, expensive transport, living expenses...",frustrated,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Islington,"","","","I had the opportunity to move to the European headquarters of my company in London, and I decided to make the move—both for the professional reasons, but also due to the personal draw of the legendary city. ","You have to go much deeper than I anticipated to find the creative pulse of the city. Everything is corporate. In cities like Berlin or Amsterdam, you are smacked in the face by the omnipresent, street fueled arts. Here, you look closely at half the interesting street art pieces and you’ll find a logo in the corner. Not to say that corporate is bad—I work in advertising, after all—but when a city has grown so expensive that burgeoning artists can’t financially survive without donating all of their time and talent to an Ad Man, you are losing the new generation of culture.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Account Director,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","Having fun used to be expensive. Now, simply living is.",Sad that I'll miss the city I've come to love,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Being a teacher in London, I couldn't afford a home to settle down in. Now I live in Bristol and have a house and a baby on the way, that just wasn't possible before.","I feel sad to have left my home, my friends and my family but I love my new city and life here feels easier.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Lawyer,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Aged 29 I had to choose between moving back in with my parents or moving to somewhere I can afford. ,I feel like such a failure. ,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student ,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"After having finished my degree next year, I will move to Berlin. The reasons for the move are mostly financial. I am still young and am not ready to start slaving away in an office just to afford a box room in the city. Berlin offers me more opportunity to enjoy being young: rent is still relatively cheap and living in the city centre is realistic. The lifestyle is also much more laid back, and suited to what I want right now. The influx of young English people into the city has been noticed, and with every day it seems like the dream of enjoying Berlin is slipping further away with increasing rent and encroaching signs of gentrification, but I want to take the chance to enjoy it whilst it lasts. Unlike many young people moving to the city from abroad, I do speak German and this offers me many more opportunities, be it work or further study. ","Honestly I cannot wait. Having already spent a year in Berlin I know it is the right choice for me right now. If money were no object I would of course rather stay in London. Having grown up near London and lived there for the past few years there is still more I want to discover, and I still feel a part of the city, but staying is unrealistic. Everyone in Berlin is concerned that it will eventually become London. I am grateful that I am qualified to move to Berlin and do not have to face the struggle to survive in London under the threat of having to move back in with my parents. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Technical Consultant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","","It's much easier for me to find a job in the industry I want to work in, as well as climb the employment ladder","I love London. It's pricey, and things will be tight, but I feel it's worth it.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Czech Republic,"I am 31 and am just about to move from permanent employment to set up my own business. I am moving back to Prague because I need more space for what I am planning to do, i.e. more than a small room in a flatshare with 5 other people. More personal space as well as more space for my business.",I am looking forward to be closer to my friends and family in Prague but at the same time I know I will miss the opportunities that London offers.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing manager,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,For the job but Asians mostly for the cost of living - which is literally twice cheaper in Germany. ,Sad. London is an amazing city because of its multicultural and tolerant atmosphere but for the moment I can't afford to live there.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Developer,2,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Within London,Newham,"","","","Natural progression of our relationship, each moving from shared accommodation into our own.","It is exciting for us, even without rose tinted glasses. We both work in fin tech and find it increasingly hard to relate to those feeling the squeeze.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Finance,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Programmer,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Because London is so expensive that makes you feel that your life is a waist of time.,"Sad, Moving to London was a dream, but the reality is so depressing .",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Senior Software Engineer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Camden,"","","",Better jobs and professional career development.,I came with hope and I'm vey happy herei,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",10 years and 6 flat shares. I'm like a nomad in London and I'm tired of not being able to find a permanent base that I can call my own.,"Initially angry, but now resigned to the fact that I'll never earn enough as a teacher to stay here. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,paralegal,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Moving closer to work to avoid travel costs and also have been living in an attic for the past 2 years in order to save money. Have found a decent room lodging in someone's house which is affordable. That is a rarity in London.,Mixed feelings,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,online marketing professional,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Malta,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Spouse has been offered a job in London,"I am happy about better amenities in general, but not happy about worse living conditions and smaller property at much higher rent.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,office administrator,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"The quality of life in London is entirely diminished. My entire family was once there, and to think I was born in and grew up in zones 1 and 2 . There's absolutely no way I could afford that today, let alone have a family and afford them the same upbringing I had.",I don't know.,,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Gardener,1,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Living in London means poverty and overwork at the same time. It's busier and less interesting, and no fun if you're not earning much money, even though I love my job.","I grew up in London and was away for five years, returning last year- when I returned I felt like the city has changed beyond recognition- it's so sterile and so many of my favourite places are gone, replaced by faceless developments that all look the same. Most of my friends have left or have mortgages which will last them til they die, or they are so busy trying to earn enough to pay rent that we hardly see each other- before we all used to live in zones 2 and 3, now people I know live in zones 5 and 6 and we can't visit each other as often, there is less community- it's harder to cycle because the distances involved are further.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,"","","","",I'm tired of sharing with strangers. I'm a grown up with a good job - I deserve a refuge not a room.,Looking to have my own space means that I will add 50% to my rent. It scares me because I wonder if I am damagin my future prospects by spending rather than saving that money.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Manufacturer,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I am sick of London's shit. It is my home town but it has been torn from my hands by a tide of greed which makes a decent home an impossibility and erases the personality of entire neighbourhoods in the name of profit. I run a successful small business but in London cannot afford more than a one-bed flat in a lousy area. For less money outside the city I have a four-bedroom house and garden, a little dignity and don't have to see the city of my birth being raped before my eyes.","So very sad. The party is over; it's not the city it was. True opportunity is there only for wealthy speculators. All the bars and restaurants, parks and pubs, museums and galleries are wonderful but cannot disguise the fact any longer that normal people's lives are being asset-stripped for the benefit of a selfish few who have no personal investment in London beyond the financial. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,unemployed ,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I can't find work that pays well enough and could make a much happier life elsewhere. I honestly hate London and don't know why anyone would want to live here. ,Can't happen soon enough. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",My husband and I are both moving to London for graduate degrees.,"Worried about money, nearly all the time. Living in London has been a lifetime dream of mine, but my excitement at being admitted to my MA program has slowly turned to anxiety the more I read about cost of living and housing prices. We're still going to m",true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,music producer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",London is my home,"Exited, but worried about how I will afford it",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Engineering project manager,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Transfer within my company,"New opportunity, chance to experience multi-culturality ",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Musicals,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Westminster,"","","","""I want to be a London Musical, a just one called STRANGERS ON A BEDROOM ...""",I am so anxious of sharing a bedroom with a stranger that I may not relocate after all.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,call centre worker,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I grew up in the London suburbs but can't afford to live there any more on a call centre wage. I have only been able to find zero-hour contracts for the last four years.,My family still live in the suburbs and I miss being able to see them more often. They are also having to think about moving because of the cost of living.,false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Technology,10–49 employees,Overseas,"","","",Greece,Within London,City of London,Bedfordshire,"","",Better job,Great,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Academic,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Hackney is very dirty and its roads are really bad! The authorities seem not to care...,Great!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,"After some time, the amazing opportunities the city offers cannot justify the ridiculous prices and terrible weather.",Good.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician/Administrator for Music Distribution Company,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",More gig opportunities ,Hesitant - financially it is going to be very difficult and with a 1hr 30 min commute and full time job it will be hard to keep up songwriting and gigging. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Studying ,Good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Executive Assistant ,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Southwark,"","","",I want to live in a city. My friends at home are getting married and having babies. My son is 21 and I came here to live and feel less strange because I never got married. I'm OK just being me here.,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Hackney,"","","",work,good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,"","","","",Because there are no young people in Ireland anymore and very few opportunities,"I feel I did the right thing in terms of life experience but I really hope I grab one of those ""opportunities"" soon and get a better job!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Masters Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",University,So much buys you so little.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Fun,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Nurse,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Cost of living, no increase in wages - can't afford to live and work in london. Also better work life balance. Want to be able to afford to bring kids up well- not having to struggle just because the rent is high. Also renting gives no stability for raising a family, we could be out on our ear with only 2 months notice. Moving away meas that we could maybe buy a house, we are both nurses in london so having normal jobs means we cant afford to buy i. Londonq",sad. I love london,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Producer,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","","London isnt ours anymore. I don't want to over simplify things and point fingers at a boogie-man but this town feels different, feels exploited, feels utterly soulless and I mourn its passing.",plain awful,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Media,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","High Rent, high living costs.","Disappointed, upset. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",Publishing,0–9 employees,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",For nicer people and a cost of living that doesn't leave me feeling like an idiot for paying it.,"London has sucked the life out of this country, but taking business elsewhere, I'm helping reverse a nasty trend. Not everyone wants to live and work in shoeboxes.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising Planner,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"3 years in London as a student, post graduation I knew I'd still live with my rats for at least the same period of time. Couldn't take it.","Missed opportunities, but earned a lifestyle worth an undergraduate. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Application Consultant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Business ,Excited and nervous,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,teacher,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Better quality of life. Less rat race. Less anger.,excited but scared I will miss the humdrum as I'm as a Londoner. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software engineer ,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Quality of life, escaping the crowds of people living on top of each other. London isn't a place to raise a child. ",Great! Cambridge is a breath of fresh air and feels like London did when I was growing up. I feel happier and calmer now. ,true,internal
planning,individual,65 and older,"",1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",to be near my work and family,excited and anxious,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",For a new job. I couldn't find work as a graphic designer in Oxford.,I am enjoying living in London but it is extremely expensive.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I can't afford to buy a house which means I won't be able to start a family.,Very sad and unfair,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",For financial reasons and to find a closer nit creative community.,"Happy, but I already miss London's diversity!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Market research consultant,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Getting older. London pace is not conducive to starting a family.,Excited. But nervous. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Software Developer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","","","","","","",Prices are sky high and it's impossible to look after my daughter and rent without sharing,"I grew up West London, all my friends and family are from London, and it feels deeply lonely. All my friends left years ago, only one other has stayed and he is forced to live with his parents at age 38. On the plus side it has forced me to get better at meeting new people, I just don't like New Londoners as much as I love the old ones.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Overseas,"","","",France,I don't want to work 30 years just be able to afford a small 2 bedroom aparment in zone 2,I love London and I'm sorry to leave,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Student, Musician and Entrepreneur",2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","I've lived here my entire life, and it's become needlessly expensive and unpleasant.","I am extremely excited to finally leave, but scared of running out of money and ""moving home"", back with my mum, in London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Healthcare marketing,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Ealing,"","","",to live with my partner,"I am really excited about living in London for now, though I felt like my quality of life was better in Brussels and I am afraid that we will need to leave London when we decide to have a family. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Premature end of contract because our flat was sold. And the new owner wants to move in straight away. ,"Not very good. The agency had told us we could stay for a year, just as it said on the contract. But they put a sneaky break clause in it, which allows them to kick us out after six months with two months notice. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Illustrator,4,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",London is too expensive for creatives.,"Sad, but happy to be able to afford to live.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Content Editor,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",£45k was a substantial salary increase from my job in the North yet still wasn't enough to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in this brilliant yet increasingly exclusionary city. Returned home within 12 months and don't regret it at all.,Relieved,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",For job opportunities in the performing arts.,I'm scared I will regret it ten years down the line when I have no money saved for a house or family.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Web Developer,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work,Pretty good but miss Berlin,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Manager,4,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","This amazing city has driven many of my friends away as rent, bills and travel all increase year on year leaving very little opportunity for saving money or enjoying everything London has to offer.",Massively disappointed and frustrated by the lack of affordable housing and reasonably priced rental properties.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Events, Fundraising & PR Manager ",1,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Relocating because my commute to work is 1hr30 mins. At the moment I live in the middle of nowhere in terms of work and my social life. I had no choice as I was out of work and needed cheap rent.,"I will be happier as my commute will be better. However, I need to choose carefully so I can still try to save to buy a property which seems like it will never happen. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Change of city.,"It was not great at first, but it's getting better.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","",Mexico,Overseas,"","","",Mexico,The costs of living are way too high. I can do the same overseas having higher quality of life.,Really excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Can't justify price of rent / living costs. Quality of life doesn't seem to be able to compete with other areas of the UK.,Happy to.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,"Accounting student, final year",1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Camden,"","","","Just got a job ""in the city"".",Slightly scared but quite excited overall.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student Nurse,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",I am relocating for opportunity and to return home.,"I'm upset that I will be a professional key worker, with a decent salary, and I won't be able to afford to live without roommates. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Community Arts Project Coordinator,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,""," Ever since I was 16 (I am now 25) I have worked and volunteered in a community arts/literacy environment, providing people access to culture and, in the longer term, a better life. I work in a very challenging yet very morally rewarding field, however, as much as I enjoy improving other people's lives, I feel that sometimes I deserve it myself. While I was in London, I could never afford a decent place to live, so a lot of my monthly wages and ridiculous amounts of time were spent on travelling to and from work. I could never afford a holiday or any ""chill out"" time, and, after realising how much I've spent on rent over the last 6 years, and that I could have been half way through paying for my own flat somewhere else, I decided to move. ","I cried half way through my journey to Scotland. I am born and bred Northerner, but I always felt that my heart belongs to London, and moving felt like I'd left a part of me in London. Now, although I earn a little less than what I used to down south, I can afford to rent my own flat (not studio!), my quality of life has improved since I've actually got free time that I'm not spending on commuting to and from work, and I finally feel that I can breathe again. I am happy I made the decision to relocate, although, if I knew I could afford it, I would go back any day. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Travel and work,Happy and excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Civil servant,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,"","","","",I relocated here 5 years ago for university and stated after gaining work in the capital,It was scary at first as I was only 18 but it's the best thing I did.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Astronomical rents in London with no fair rent legislation.,Angry,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,bank clerk,1,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Manchester,"",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Set builder,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Affordable housing. Smaller city.,London has changed so much in the last ten years and it is becoming homogenised and a place for the rich. I want to move as I feel the values of the city have changed and much for the worse. It is a place by the rich for the rich and soon will be without ,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic designer,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","The cost of living and time spent commuting in London didn't allow me enough free time and spare money to explore my creative practice. Plus I freelance, and no one wants to pay freelance designers in the big city as plenty of talented people there who will work for free. ","I spent some time in Melbourne after London and then moved to Glasgow. Both are amazing creative cities where there's so much happening yet so much space to do new things. The cost of things doesn't preclude you having the chance to play and be creative, and there's a real openness to new ideas that just doesn't exist in London anymore. ",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Brent,"","","",To study at Westminster University,I'm terrified that I will have to drop out of my uni course because I can't afford to live in my dream city.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Cyprus,Within London,Hackney,"","","",First of all to study and complete my internship -- and then find a permanent job..or JOBS! ,"Excited. London is a constant source of inspiration for me.. The weather, the people, the culture, the architecture, even the noise.. Ah London. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Northern Ireland,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","I'm doing a master's degree while I work in London. I've been here 8 months, and worked out that I've spent over £4,000 on rent alone already. In that time I've made around £8,000. And I've just lost my job. But if I'm honest, I'm one of the lucky ones.","I used to think I wanted to stay here forever. But now when my MA is completed I'll probably have to leave. London is no longer for people like me - those who are low income, severely disabled. And I'm lucky I just have myself to look after. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Fed up with the fractious populace. Communities breaking down. Gentrification of buildings streets and areas. Concerns about safety for teenage son,"Initially sad to leave London as we loved it, now happy to find real community values thriving",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Executive Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",We are in our 40s and are not on the property ladder. We can afford a mortgage but nor the deposit! We are now finding that renting is now too expensive.,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,sales person,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,"Beautiful city, endless possiblities. No love.",Sad that I had to leave such an amazing city.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Wildlife and Conservation Manager,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Overseas,"","","","Virgin Islands, British","Apart from there being very few jobs available for my qualifications (ecologist), I don't feel like I belong anymore. And where I might find a sense of belonging, I can't afford to be. I'm relocating whilst I'm still young, as I know that by the time I save up 10% of the deposit I will need to buy a home, that won't even be 10% of the price anymore.","Good. I will miss my city, but then it's no longer my city really. There are more opportunities for me abroad, which will offer me a better wage, so who knows, one day I might be able to afford to move back to London.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Now own a B&B ,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",We couldn't bear the traffic any more. ,"I miss the buzz, but not the biz. It feels so great to be out in the countryside. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Yoga Teacher & Artist,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I cannot afford to live in London as a Yoga Teacher and Artist who is not motivated by capitalism, I live a hand to mouth life, I want to take myself out of the system, I am going to Spain on a pilgrimage, leaving my flat, work and London where I have lived 10 years as I feel I can no longer just get by here. I am sacrificing what I have built over the years so that I can be free for a while at least. I will not have much to do this. I plan on living in communities around the UK where I will volunteer, finding ways to live that do not revolve around money and do revolve around giving, creativity, community and freedom - as an artist this is vital. The city capitalises on the creativity of artists, places become gentrified, artists move on and out, soon there will be very few of us left, interesting and challenging times...","Excited, strange, unsure of where to settle after my travels.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,GP,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Despite earning a wage which is more than 95% of people in the UK earn, and having a deposit which is in six figures, I am unable to afford a 3 bedroom house in zone 2 to house my family. I graduated from a six year degree course with significant debts, t","I'm angry about the huge intergenerational transfer of wealth that has occurred with the housing bubble, fed up of waiting for the market to right itself (and the government to stop propping it up), and desperately sorry for the generation below me who wi",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Dentist,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,I fell in love with my Australian partner and his visa expired for the UK.,"I naturally felt anxious and sad about leaving our close friends yet happy that I would be able to be with my partner and delighted at the prospect of earning more money. The latter has yet to come but I am able to save a lot more money in Sydney. Having said that, I miss London and if the right opportunity came along I would be on the first plane back.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"I had a good job and a salary that allowed me to have the lifestyle I wanted in London. It just felt like the price I was paying was not right for the quality of life I was getting. Why shall I constantly overpay non-luxury goods? I guess rich people don't mind, but I do. ","I relocated by choice, not by need, but still it was a bit depressing seeing the way the City is going down in favor or money makers.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Social Worker,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",New job,Excited...nervous about the £ implications.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,UX designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Finland,Within London,Lambeth,"","","",London is one of only a few cities in the world that offer true opportunities for those who wish to succeed; that's certainly not there in Helsinki.,"It's expensive, but that only inspires to seek a salary to match.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Trainee Hair Stylist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"",The South West,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I relocated back to my hometown to move in with my mum and be able to afford to finish the training I'd started in London. With my decision to career change came a vast pay cut which priced me out. I've since moved back because couldn't find the right job outside of the capital - it's a catch 22 I need to be in London to do what I want at my age (30) but at the same time I can't afford to be here!,I feel constantly torn between needing to be here for the opportunities but knowing that I'm sacrificing a certain quality of life that exists outside of London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Officer at a Foundation,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,I am moving to Lisbon from London (via Liverpool) because of my job. London is my favourite city but it is becoming increasingly more difficult to live and work in the city. I was renting relatively cheaply but my flat was recently sold so it would be ver,"I feel excited that I can find interesting things in Lisbon and it would be a good break from London, I would possibly move back to London but being away for some time will put things into a better perspective and help me weigh other options.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Production Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Work opportunity (contract),Excited! An opportunity to do another OE (Overseas Experience) almost 3 decades after last time I was here. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,None,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",I have wanted to live in London all my life. It took this long to afford it.,"Happy, and proud of my city. I'm home at last.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Theatre practitioner,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I grew up in zone 2, I lived on a boat in zone 1 and me & my wife (who also grew up in zone 2) couldn't afford to live anywhere that wouldn't cost thousands to commute in OR be a garden she'd sized studio flat. And we can afford to live - not live to work - in Bristol. ",Anxious.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,5,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Barcelona,"Great, can't wait",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Scientist (Biology),1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Took a job in the North,"The quality of life is so much greater in the North. Cost of living is a fraction of what it is in London, I can actually afford a place to live bigger than a single room.",true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,social worker,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,"","","","",Cannot get accommodation for small family in existing area for reasonable budget,Like losing out on the past and giving in to old age!,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Communications Manager,1,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I left because London stopped feeling like London should. Vibrant. Surprising. Diverse. Energising. Our public spaces are increasingly privatised, and it has sucked the life out of the City: you see the same bland footpaths, trees, seats, street lights and building structures everywhere. In the last 10 years, the City has lost its edge. And I left because most of my friends were foreigners and they were all leaving too. ","Melbourne is doubly as expensive as London; I miss cheap theatre, film, food and the freedom to go anywhere granted by the tube. I've only been gone six months and I miss it every day. I wonder if I was too hard on it?",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Algeria,Within London,Haringey,"","","",studies ,i feel like London is eating me ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,manager,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Larger property and closer to family and friends.,sad to leave London but pleased with the move. The benefits outweigh the costs (not just financial) of living in London ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Recruitment,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Job prospects, low pay and rent",Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Property prices. Crime.,Happy now that I've moved.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Curator,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",Lack of opportunity to further my career in the North East of Scotland.,aprehensive,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Illustrator,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",House prices have become unaffordable.,"Sad, I don't want to leave but I feel that we will have a better quality of life if we are paying less for housing. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Director of Studies,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,Within London,"","","","",Job Prospects,Anxious,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Southwark,"","","",To study at King's College.,"I enjoy it, though living in London obviously has its downsides.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,doctor,1,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","A single doctor, five years after qualifying and saving two thirds of my income. If I'm lucky I might afford a single room leasehold flat next to a dual carriageway in the next decade.",Angry. The city has betrayed it's people and is a tax haven for the rich and those who celebrate selfishness and greed in their careers and lives.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I found living there prohibitively expensive. A grown woman having to share with three other young professionals.. not for me thanks.,"Great, I'll never live in London again.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,teacher,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","",Egypt,Overseas,"","","",Egypt,So I can save to buy a home,Intredpidation,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","For a place which boasts limitless opportunities for all, as a soon-to-be graduate I don't see any opportunities that will sufficiently sustain me straight out of university. I have to leave, it's not a choice.","I feel sad - London has been my home for three years and a place of self-discovery. If I carry on, I won't be able to survive it. It's stressful, scary and isolating and I've realised I don't need to live in a place like that",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project manager,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,I wasn't able to achieve my dream of buying my own place in London.,I will always miss it!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Charity worker,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Spain,Overseas,"","","",Spain,"I've been living in London four years now and I feel I will never be able to buy a flat, save money or have economic security and comfort here. This city is too hostile and expensive, especially for foreigners like myself who don't have informal safety nets to rely upon such as parents or other family members.","I feel relieved. Going back to my hometown (Barcelona, Spain) to build a future I cannot have here.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Curator,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,too expensive rent for my wage,sad,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketing,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Price, safer place to raise children and the space. ",Mixed feelings. Love London but can't afford to buy a 3 bedroom house and have children or send them to a safe and decent school,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales and business manager,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",My partner lives in London and I have friends in London,Good - I lived in London for a 3 year stint previously and have missed the city and its social and cultural aspects,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Administrator,1,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London is too big and too expensive, its soul is stretched too thin these days, whereas Bristol's soul shines, and that's why I now call it home.","It was the best decision I ever made, and despite being born, raised and educated in the capital, I can't see myself ever returning to London, or leaving Bristol. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,dance lecturer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I was struggling to make ends meet in London as a freelance dance artist and considering re-training. This frustrating situation led me to apply for a full time dance lecturer position outside of London which I was offered. I couldn't turn such a great offer down.,"It was sad to leave the diversity and fast pace of London, but I am getting used to a calmer life style, decent wage and fair rent (2 bed flat for £600 a month).",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","the art scene is more accessible, the cost of living is cheaper, the pace of life is slower and people smile at each other in the street ","great, the best decision i ever made ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Brand Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,"","I love London, I grew up here, it made me. But I don't know how sustainable life is here. The variety that made it great is being priced out. Why pay the premiun to stay in a city with no soul?",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Administrator,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",I can't afford to rent or buy I the area I live in.,"My mum is disabled and lives near the centre of London. If I leave, I won't be able to provide any care for her. She has no one else. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Film-maker/Change Manager ( two jobs ) ,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,London is unaffordable for us ( 2 full time workers with good jobs ) effectively class/social cleansing.,"This has been my home all my life and has been sold to the highest bidder, it doesn't matter how I feel about relocating, because there is no choice. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor/singer,1,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","Whilst living in London I could sometimes not even afford to travel to auditions for work; now that I live further away I can afford to travel in, and have disposable income to actually enjoy the city in my free time as well.",It would be far more convenient for me to live in London- however I enjoy life so much more now I don't have the financial worry that I did whilst living there. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Newham,"","","",For a new job,Incredibly excited and looking forward to it!,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Design,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Landlord has given notice as she states property values have greatly increased in the area and wants to refurbish and relet at higher rent,"Having teenagers about to start GCSE exams I would have preferred to remain in the property,attempting to find an alternative property within the school catchment area has been stressful and costly.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,6+,"","",Overseas,Lewisham,"","",France,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Studing,exciting (at the beginning),true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"I could no longer be an artist in London; in order to live there I had to work a job unrelated to my art, despite having trained at a top drama school.","I am freer to pursue my work and therefore paving my way in this profession, gaining more and more momentum AND making money from it in the process.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative consultant ,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","My job requires me to be in London. But the financial scarifies I have had to make over the last few years have meant I've been unable to socialise and enjoy the city at the weekend. I have been living on the bread line and that has made me reconsider what I really want in life. I love London, but its changing quickly and I was falling out of love with it everyday. And for me, a relationship like that is not worth skipping meals so I can pay for a tube ticket that I only use to go to work. That's not how I want to spend the next ten years of my life. ","I've been lucky enough to secure creative work outside of London, but I do miss the city, the artistic groups of people and events. But I've been enjoying having the money to do things, treating myself and even saving money to invest back into my work, and to buy a property - something that I could never have in London. I've been pleasantly surprised at how many open doors there are outside of the capitol. I've always been told London is the only option for my field, but thats certainly wrong. Creativity is a fantastically addictive thing, and it thrives anywhere, and many people along with myself are spreading it further around the country. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"","","","","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","",Work & money. ,Sad. Detached. Forced out. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","After 7 years in London, I'm sick of working flat out in exchange for a poor quality of life. I need to move house and can no longer afford to stay anywhere vaguely near my work, friends or family.","It's going to be really hard leaving everything behind, but ultimately the only way to improve my situation is to go. The real shame is that I can't see myself ever being able to return.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Data Vizualisation Consultant,5,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",The bathroom ceiling in my rental fell through. The landlords fixed it with a piece of ply wood. I didn't want to die in the shower. ,"I'm having to relocate but at least it's into a house full of friends. But I can't afford to live in a normal house. The rent for the room is £780 and it's just a regular house! Oh except this time I have a living room. Which is a luxury I have never had in London as the living room has always been used as another bedroom in the house to lower the rent.
I've had to move into the room with a friend. We live and sleep in the same double bed and split the rent just to live. I feel like at 24 with a good job and a degree from a University that is ranked 4th in the world, I shouldn't be spending £400 a month to share a small bed. ",false,internal
planning,business,"","",,Legal Services,over 250 employees,Within London,City of London,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Property rental costs,Saddened,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Because breaking even doesn't really work when you are trying to scrape a family together,"I am sad to leave London in all its beauty and pubs, but I am excited about having savings, a quality of life.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Me and my partner can now afford to rent our own flat and studio space, instead of having to live with 12 other people just to survive.","London is now a rich mans city, even on two good salaries we couldn't afford the basics to enjoy it.
There is/(was?) nowhere else like London - I do miss its buzz.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Internal Comms Manager,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","We have a combined household income of nearly £90,000 but want to save to buy a house, so leaving London is our only option. We're also engaged so saving for a wedding on top of deposit is putting a real strain on our finances. ",I don't think London is a place to raise a family so it makes sense for us to leave. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Developer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,Surrey,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",House prices,I'm kind of happy to leave London,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Relocating to have a home, a family and a life. London opened my eyes, found me my wife and gave me a great career. But I won't shed a tear for this greedy city that takes and rarely gives back.",Sad. Happy. Daunted. Excited. Relieved.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Director, Event Management Company",3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",We wanted to start a family and couldn't afford a house in any half decent part of London.,"My husband and I wanted to start a family and I would have loved it if my children could have experienced the beauty, culture, history and entertainment if London as I did growing up. Sadly, we were forced to leave the city I was born in because we couldn't afford a house in any half decent area.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,"","","","","","","","","",Unfortunately London is only affordable for the very rich and the very poor. At this point even the right to buy is an insult for others (despite being a sensitive matter). ,Inevitable...,,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Content strategist,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","","For work, have previously lived in London, can't find suitable work outside the city.","Can't afford to be here, can't afford to not be here. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Waitress/ photographer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I couldn't afford to be creative and move forward with my life. I felt like a mug paying such high rent to live somewhere I was miserable, and not be able to afford to do anything but stay in, or work. ","Depressed at first, empowered since then. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Price,good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","There isn't much work in my sector and I can't afford the living costs. I didn't want to move away from all my friends and family in London, but I had no choice.",Angry,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Production Designer,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","","congestion of people will not get any better and from an affordability point of view, buying a house, eating out etc. its not going to get better especially in relation to my income. ","sad, but the money I earn in relation to the quality of lifestyle (if you could create ""classes"" of lifestyle) I have or could have, I would be better of re-locating to get the best value for my money and ultimately my life.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",University,I'm quite nervous that I'll spend all my time worrying about money.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Have purchased a property in Essex that costs the same for mortgage and travel as my current rent in London does.,"Sad, like I will be missing out.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Librarian,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","After 13 brilliant years in London, the enjoyment reduced as life became more and more expensive. No pay rise in 6 years, but all my bills increasing at an alarming rate. I stopped being able to afford to do the things I enjoyed - theatre, concerts, travelling, dinners out....","I thought for a long time that I'd never be able to tear myself away from London, as it has changed my life and given me so much, but financially it just isn't feasible anymore. I'm sad.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,DESIGNER,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",TOO EXPENSIVE,SAD/MAD,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Developer,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,I've grown tired of been in London,Awesome,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance Creative,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Accommodation in Tower Hamlets is getting way too expensive and nothing holds value for money. ,Looking forward for a change.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Ecommerce,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",With another baby on the way we need more space and would like a garden. It's not really achievable despite being relatively well off.,Nervous about job prospects but will be good for the family.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Entrepreneur, Tourguide",1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,As an American I was lucky enough to spend two years as a 'Graduate Entrepreneur'... but the UK has little care for small businesses and despite being a self-sufficient taxpayer my visa wasn't renewed. ,"Bitter. I love London and would make a lot of sacrifices to be there, but you can only fight the system so much before you give in. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Senior client services,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","","","","","",Cost v space. Want to buy cannot afford london,ok. City isn't what it was and increasingly people are having to move further and further. Feels like the housing in zones 1-3 will soon be all owned by foreign investors. The diversity of people is what makes london amazing. This is increangly diluted as,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Yoga teacher,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,To be with my partner.,Fantastic.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",rent fee is too expensive,"We need to relocate. I love London, so that's a shame.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Management ,4,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I cannot afford rent or buy a garage let alone a 1780s slump housing.,Houses are not and should not be for people to make profit on. Second homes or buy to let should be banned but for commercial property.,false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,teacher,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Average house prices are in a huge bubble at about 13 times average salaries in London, so to buy now in London is too risky in the current situation with interest rates, MMR, the UK's deficit and debt, Greece and Spain's recent political turn around, the likelihood of a labour government, zero hour contracts/part-time low-paid McJobs, rising economic inequality, housing demand artificially boosted by empty buy-to-leave houses and so many more reasons. Why stay?!",Good!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Within London,Ealing,"","","","Proximity to friends, family, work and college.","Better than this sh*thole near Harlesden, where we've been burgled a few months ago.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media Manager,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,Fed up with rent prices and the city overall.,Happy,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Art Director,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","",The North of England,Indonesia,London is done. Its culture and soul has been sold for luxury flats and thousands of chain stores. RIP.,"Sad, yet hopeful. Relieved that i've finally decided to get out and stop trying to play a game where i'll never be able to compete.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Operations Associate,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","","Because I can afford a better flat. If you work hard and spend/save wisely, then it is easy to enjoy a great lifestyle. With no outside support I was able to rent a flat in central London (NW1), whilst on a gross yearly salary of 12k (in 2012). I don't se",Very excited.,true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Filmmaker,5,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Cost of housing,Very sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Designer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"London is soulless and contrived. It looks at you through the corner of its eye and tells you there is no place for you here. It says ""Be thankful you live in London"". I say to London, YOU be thankful I live here. But it keeps looking at you with disdain, as it becomes ever more devoid of fluidity, a rigid outdoors museum only a few can afford admission, and even then, have to keep their mouth shut.","I feel sad to have to leave London. I believe citizens should make the city, not the other way around, but it's becoming apparent only the few, read rich, are able to make London. The rest, conform or leave. You cannot call London home, every day I love it less and less, and I want to leave before I hate it.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Creative Director,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",House prices being out of our reach,Very sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Very high property prices in cycling distance to my workplace. There is neither many places for sale nor new developments - mostly because of the amount of council houses in prestigious areas.,I feel quite happy knowing I won't have to pay taxes and high rents just to make lives of peoples on benefits better than mine.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Actuary,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,"","","","","",Improve lifestyle and standard of living,Loving it!,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,waitress,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Overseas,"","","","","","",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Technologist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",I was born in Colchester. I would like to die in Colchester.,"I am excited but the cost of living in the UK is horrible. Nevertheless, I will relocate.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,journalist,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",My industry is centralised in London but the wages are diabolically insufficient to provide any comfortable standard of living in a city which is fast becoming a millionaire's playground and little else. ,"I'm saddened because London is an exciting and vibrant city with far superior job opportunities for me. But I just can't justify the exploitation that goes on here, from landlords, businesses, transport and employers. The message is clear. If you're not wealthy enough to sustain yourself on a meagre income, you're not welcome here. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT project manager,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I cannot afford living there anymore. Having lived on Chancery Lane, I figured out something: nobody could either. Full appartement block was empty. Full street was empty on weekends. Speculation is taking life away from it. ","London felt more home than Paris, it felt more home than my own country. I will miss what was once London forever, the excitement, my English friends, that feeling of unlimited opportunities, timeless nights of love.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,photo editor ,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","","Rent is just too expensive on mine and my partner's wages. I grew up here, went away for uni and finally made it back. But we will have been here less than a year when we leave. I'm a bit heartbroken as this feels like home. But if we are to save for the future and have kids, we have to live elsewhere.","Let down. It feels very unfair. But if we can't afford it of course we have to move on. My partner will lose his job but luckily i can work from home for part of the week. Rent control, enforced london living wages and London weighting would help. Unfortunately our companies don't do London weighting. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Partnerships Manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","I took a pay cut of £15,000 and moved to Birmingham to have a significantly higher quality of life and more money available at the end of the month.","I wish I could have stayed, but I'm better off emotionally, financially and psychologically for having left. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Illustrator,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","Prices of housing, cost of living bear no relationship whatsoever to payment",Sad. I love London and as an artist ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Scenic Artist ,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I can't afford to stay in London and support myself during the quiet periods of freelance work.,"It's a vicious cycle being a freelancer in London and having to support yourself. I've had to move back home to my parents house, as during the quiet periods, I cannot afford to stay in London. Currently I'm living out of a suitcase and moving where the work is.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Self-employed freelance translator,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Though I can still afford to live in London at the moment, I feel more and more the pressure of gentrification in my area, and I am not sure I want to be here if and when I realise I cannot afford it anymore. I'd rather move somewhere I can buy a house that I actually like rather than a mouse trap just for the sake of getting on the ""property ladder"".","I'd rather not to, I have friends and contacts here in London, and it's great for travelling for both business and pleasure, but I feel like eventually I'll have no other choice.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,IT professional,2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","East Anglia was not a selectable option, so I put 'Midlands', but we are relocating east. Moving up the ladder is impossible within London, even on the outskirts, without taking on vast amounts of debt. We've had enough, and are moving to within easy-ish ","It is sad, but inevitable, given government policies to make London a city for the super-rich only.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Visual Artist / Documentary Filmmaker,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","I can not afford to pay rent, whilst trying to establish my career. I don't want to have to waitress for another ten years working 65 hour weeks, trying to find some time to pick up my camera.",I feel its unfair that I can not live in the city I was born in. I have to choose between shelter or art. I will always choose art. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student/Care assistant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",For university,"I love London but can only afford to be here being a property guardian, I couldn't afford the 700-1000+ it costs students to live here. You pay your rent and have no life. I opt for an uncertain way of living in exchange for a life. I have the time to experience the city because I don't work too much.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Retail , Intern , Textile Designer",3,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,"I have been trying tirelessly for 5 years after graduating, to break free from retail and pursue a career in the field I have a degree in. All to no avail. I have been trying to establish myself, bootstrapping, but my earnings don't allow me to invest as much as I would like into creating my own tangible textile design business.
Every time I apply for a role in Textiles, I am told ""you don't have enough experience"" despite grafting and teaching myself the ropes for the best part of a decade.
Everything is ridiculously expensive, I find it almost impossible to save & invest, I will not be able to own a home until i'm 65, and I feel stagnant, and frustrated.
I'm always tense, never relaxed - I just about manage to exist here - I want to LIVE.",Excited about exploring other parts of the world. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","The flat above mine was rented out. There were 5 people living in a small two bedroom flat. I understand why people live like this (expensive rents, lack of large properties), but their attitude with the surrounding properties was wrong: they were loud, inconsiderate, rude. It made for a horrible home-life. I hated being there. I had to move.","Far happier. I managed to buy a house around the same area, escaping the neighbours from hell, and now feel far more relaxed. This happened just before the prices in the area increased. I was lucky. If I waited another 6 months I couldn't have afforded to move. The house prices are still escalating, though. It's crazy.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,London is becoming unaffordable for young creatives starting their careers. Second consecutive year as being the most expensive city in the world... I mean that says it all doesn't it?,"A bit sad if I'm honest, London is a great place and I'll definitely miss it.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Postgraduate research student,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",We cannot afford to sustain a reasonable living standard and start a family in London. There is no hope of ever owning in London and we have suffered enough losses and uncertainty through years of renting in London.,"Sick. I was born and grew up in London. It's not the city I knew. I feel as though it doesn't belong to people like me now. It has become a playground for the privileged. I am troubled by what I consider to be the social cleansing of London due to the profit driven activities of property developers, left unchecked by local councils and central government.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Unemployed,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Tired of being constantly broke. Rent is too much and what you get for the money is awful,"Scared but happy - I miss the sea and countryside and the rudeness of people within London (staring, knocking into you etc) is disgraceful. Starting over again scares me",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,Within London,Islington,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,marketer,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",to move in with my girlfriend,"sad - I can no longer afford to live in NW London where I have family, cultural and religious links. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,University lecturer,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Work: permanent university lecturer,good,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,PR,4,"","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",We can't afford to buy a house for our family in london,Excited but sad to be leaving london,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,civil servant,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I'm tired of renting poor quality accommodation which is only affordable if shared with others. I want to live in a home that I can decorate and know I can live in for years without a greedy lazy landlord forcing me to move out yet again because the rent has gone up.
London can't offer this unless you are rich.","I'm scared of giving up a well paid, high profile job in london and that I won't get a job in the north east. Leaving all my friends in london saddens me.
But I'm excited by the thought of a better quality of life and being closer to my family.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,stay.at home mom,5,"","","","","","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",London cannot provide us housing nor work. Agencies or private labdlords won't rent to people on housing benefit. London is too expensive.,I miss London and wish I could afford to live there.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative Director,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I'll be paid 3 times as much and my rent will more than half. I can now begin to think about the future. A home, children, everything that seems impossible in London.",Awful. I'm leaving all my friends and family behind.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Editor,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","",Canada,Overseas,"","","",Spain,"Despite having graduated with an MSc in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics, I can't find a job with a suitable salary in London. Because I am a student and my family lives abroad, I have to support myself. Without having much previous experience, there are a lot of either highly-competitive opportunities, or unpaid internships. Without 'enough' experience, I can't get a job that pays enough to let me 'live' in the city, but to get experience, I'd have to do an unpaid (or extremely low paid) internship, which again, I can't really afford to do. The nature of the media industry also means that almost 50% or more of my salary ends up going to pay rent. So, even though I have a Masters degree from one of the best universities in the UK, I'm forced to look elsewhere for a job that I'm qualified for that's willing to put faith in me, instead of taking the first paid position I can find that's irrelevant to my degree. Having worked 2 jobs just to support myself while I look for a career is tiring and frustrating and is forcing me to leave London. ","Bittersweet. I love London, but at the same time, it's a hard city to live in if you're not making a lot of money, and I'm not willing to sacrifice my entire livelihood just to live in a city that I can't even enjoy. Having said that, I'd stay in London with the right opportunity. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Video producer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I have a first class degree in politics and nearly 10 years experience creating films for big brands. Even so, I barely make enough to live comfortably, can never own a house and find it exhausting to see all my friends struggle like I do. My relationship with my girlfriend suffers because of the immense pressure we are under to scrape by. I'm tired of being paid the bare minimum for 15 hour days so a few people can live like modern day kings and queens. I want to start enjoying life, not handing over my precious time to selfish oligarchs in exchange for mere subsistance. ","I was born in London, and until recently it always felt like home. I can't see a future here anymore, but I don't want to leave the people I love for something as meaningless as money.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Ayurveda,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","finance
",exciting,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Director,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I've stayed because my friends are here, but with rent, bills, travel etc. we can barely afford to see each other. Life isn't worth a London postcode anymore, and there are fancy coffee shops & pop up shops elsewhere you know!","Disappointed in the leadership of the country who aren't strong enough to say no to short term gain, and protect those that make London the best city in world.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graduate,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,A city without elders is not a normal city.,"Contradictory feelings: I am happy because my friends who still live in London work like donkeys without saving a penny - not my lifestyle; I am sad, because I lost the opportunity to enjoy life in a metropolis at the fullest. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Mauritius,I love London but being an international student I could not secure a job - that would sponsor my visa - in order to stay.,I have spent 4 years in London and feel at home there. It's with a heavy heart that I had to move.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Digital Media Professional,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Tired of dealing with landlords and letting agents. We were on course have paid well over half a million pounds in rent by the time we retire. We just want our own place so we can get a dog and put up some pictures.,Sad to leave a great employer and an interesting career behind. But excited to finally be able to buy our own home. We can even afford a garden and a couple of spare rooms now...,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Incident Management,4,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",I came to London to study. I left for a job in my hometown. ,"I love London. I feel as though I am a Londoner now, and I'm still looking for jobs that will allow me to move back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,retired teacher,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,I cannot afford to live in London on my pension.,I miss my family and friends,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing officer,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Because I could afford to buy in the borough I was currently living in,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Adjudicator,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I want to buy my first home but the rent the property prices in London make ownership unaffordable here.,I'm really sad to be leaving London. I love living here and I will definitely miss it.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,design manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",international experience,"ive worked 2 jobs for a year to make sure ill have enough savings to survive in london. terrified of having no money left when i arrive as my industry especially in london pays pennies. i have two degrees and am talented, experienced and driven, yet realise life in london will be a cold, hard struggle. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Community Organiser,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Thailand,London will always be my home. Home is where the heart is. My heart is no longer here. ,"Sad, but it is necessary as it's just too expensive to live here now. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,"",4,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Poland,need to slow down,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,sales man,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",To be with girlfriend ,it's not as fun as I thought it would be.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,art student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",to be able to attend university,"London is known as an extremely creative city although is very difficult for students, in my case an art student, to be able to live and experience the opportunities it has to offer as 'affordable' student accommodation in halls of residence costs around £200 a week. Either that or living an hour commute away, which would still be around £170 a week. Obviously we can get part-times but that won't even be enough for basic expenses. Most people I see at uni wear designer clothes and bags, which shows something is wrong. This increase in housing prices is forcing a lot of us to quite our studies and for those who stay to take out loans and to 'force' our parents to hand us most of their income just to afford accommodation.",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Space and cost of living in London.,Good it is the right time,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,civil servant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",New job in Westminster,Very excited! Finally am where I want to be.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Changed from a University in Brentford to one in Greenwich,"Bad. Brentford was expensive but bearable because it was a residential area, now Lewisham is a tourist town that's even more expensive considering the high crime rates and lack of nice places to live. London is home now but there are many a time I wish I could be back in my seaside town and not have to worry about money or being homeless.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Management Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Can't afford to buy,Annoyed,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,City of London,"","","",to study,Scared and excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,employed,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",rent costs,"I will stay where i`m but living conditions are poor, ie, no heating",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,unemployed,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The cost of living in London, particularly rents is beyond my means. I have been struggling there for years on a meagre income and basically decided I wanted a better quality of life and returned to Cumbria where I grew up. It's a shame because my friends are in London and the arts and culture there are amazing. I just can't afford to live there.","Mixed. A relief to be free of the crowds, the exhausting commute to work and the cost of living but a little sad to leave my friends and the culture available down there.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Local Government,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",The standard of living does not equate to rental rates,"",true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Artist,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,I'd like to live on my own and I can't afford London prices anymore.,"I am sad to leave. I've lived in London for over 13 years, I hope the government implements a regulation and stop the mega rich for building loft conversions every where, London is losing it's character and becoming a playground for the rich.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,architect,3,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"I am planning to relocate because the rent prices in London are just insane, compared to when I used to live here 10 years ago. My wages are less now than they were then, even though I have much more qualified and have much more experience. In London I live to work. The free market is bleeding me dry. Quality of life is lowering rapidly. My friends are leaving for the same reason, my network is dismantling slowly and that is the only reason I am in London in the first place. London is destroying the very things people come to live and work here for; through privatisation and greed. The miniumum amount of rent compared to the minimum I can make a month is disproportionate. I can't put anything in savings, I have no contingency plan if anything goes wrong. There's no room for error in this situation. An unplanned family would be a disaster if I wanted to continue to live here. It is turning into a very ugly city that is a homogeneous playground for the rich. It's stripped of the very richness that made London interesting; variety.","I feel powerless and angry, it is not by choice. I feel let down by the government that allowed this to happen and continue to let it happen. I feel grief for the city that I knew as it disappears little by little every day. I feel tricked by the seduction of London as someone from the north where there is not the same economic activity and what living here really costs (socially and psychologically). I feel relief that soon I will no longer have to stress about it all. There will be less stress about having to find the money to pay my neglegant landlord, about having to wonder when I have to move house again, about being paid on time by my employer, about the money I'm owed in wages, about not being able to do the hobbies I used to. I will not miss the London as it is now, the rich can have it, it will be as unattractive as deathly Canberra by then.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,(soon ex) PhD Student,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Better job prospects and cheaper living costs,Thinking of leaving London after nearly 8 years breaks my heart but I feel like it's time to move on and move somewhere I can (afford to) settle down.,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Graphic Design,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Work,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Account Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Too expensive, too many miserable people, a horrible commute","Excited. I love London but the work/life balance is poor, the cost of living is extreme and many of the people are miserable. My only worry is career opportunities outside of London. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Trainee Accountant,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Due to start a new job in London and want to move out of my parents' place.,"Excited and Terrified. I want to have a shot with the big boys, so hopefully my dreams won't be crushed.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Manager,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I have so much more prospect in life now that I've moved out of London, in fact I've just bought a flat in the centre of Manchester!",Happy as I can realise my ambitions but sad because my friends are in London and it frustrates me that they feel they need to be there but they hate it,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","",India,Overseas,"","","",India,I'm not getting a job in London cause no one will sponsor my visa.,"Don't want to especially since I've spent the last three years here spending so much money on university. If I knew I wasn't going to be able to get a job, I never would've come. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic designer,3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Starting a family in London is extremely difficult money-wise; we managed to just about get along on our two salaries, but now that we're expecting a baby we simply could not afford to stay in London. We have both found jobs in Germany, I work from home, my boyfriend works less for the same salary, we can afford a big flat on the Rhine, we can buy all the necessary baby paraphernalia new, not used on eBay, and the NHS doesn't come close to the healthcare system here.","My boyfriend is German, so he's happy to go home, especially as life here is so much easier. I miss London a lot, but I know the only way we could afford to maintain a lifestyle similar to that which we have here in Bonn would be if we earned around 80k each.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Every day was a struggle to not spend money.,I'm so excited for a new adventure and to be somewhere where I can afford some cheap food!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Finance,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Cant afford the housing or rent. ,Left out of society.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",I came to London to pursue my Masters after completing my undergraduate degree and have stayed to do my Bar exams. ,I absolutely love this City. Canterbury was beautiful but London is so much more vibrant and diverse. I don't think I will be able to stay permanently though because the cost of living is so high. I'm paying twice as much for shared student accommodation than I was for my two bedroom ensuite flat in Canterbury.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Technical Operator,3,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",To have a place where I could bring up my child by not being forced to eat pot noodle for the next 5 years.,"I've been in London since the start of University, and its now been 4 years since graduation. My eyes water knowing I will not be able to live where I've started my Life",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Full time student and part time sales assistant,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Newham,"","","",I relocated 4 years ago to begin a degree in East London. I've endured 3 moves since being here all related to finding a cheaper/more suitable option. Now in the final months of my degree I am forced to renew my current housing contract due to lack of tim,"At first i was extremely excited, coming from a much smaller town than London I felt my dreams of catching a break in a big city were finally coming true. Soon after being here I realised how things really were. If you had an abundance of money, life is g",false,guardian
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",We can't afford to buy a home and baby no3 is on the way,Excited about being near the coast and the possibility of being able to get on the property ladder but so sad to be leaving our home in order to have to do this it's bittersweet.,,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager ,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","",Too expensive ,"Split - both excited to explore a new place, but sad to leave the amazing London ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actuary ,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","","It's all happening in London. The money's here, the people are here. Everything moves at the pace I like.",Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Driver,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",No longer able to afford to live in London- can't get a place big enough for kids either. ,sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Content Writer,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Because I would like to live in a wider property with two friends of mine instead of sharing a small house with other five people,"I am really glad I am relocating, even though I'm always within the London area. It is a small change but I know my quality of live is going to increase.",true,internal
planning,individual,"","",2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","","",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Private cook,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,United Arab Emirates,Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,What's the point in living in London if you spend every waking hour working just to afford your existence? There's no life in that.,"Saddened. I had hoped this journey would have played out longer, but I'm not living a life anymore and I'm excited about getting mine back.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Audiologist,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","","",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"In London you choose: a life, or your paying your rent. What choice is that? ","I've lived here for years, and I've never even been able to afford to buy furniture. I work 50+ hours a week just for a flat I never see. ",false,internal
planning,business,55â64,fWTQrAtzgbqOBR,4,IqGYUloLBSpnGnsBDt,0â9 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Kingston upon Thames,Berkshire,The South West,Afghanistan,Elsewhere in the UK,Havering,Surrey,The South West,Ukraine,"xBYerV iekblrhbumwf, [url=http://axhfrixdzmum.com/]axhfrixdzmum[/url], [link=http://imhqqbtjuqqw.com/]imhqqbtjuqqw[/link], http://tmuyfczhwfsl.com/","xBYerV iekblrhbumwf, [url=http://axhfrixdzmum.com/]axhfrixdzmum[/url], [link=http://imhqqbtjuqqw.com/]imhqqbtjuqqw[/link], http://tmuyfczhwfsl.com/",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media Director,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","We needed more space - and buying a house big enough for a family with a garden was going to cost over a Million pounds! Who has that type of money? So we moved to Surrey, where we got a detached house with a garden for the cost of a flat in Lambeth.",I feel sad that families are forced out of London by the cost of space. I miss the buzz of Clapham but I love having space for our family to grow.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,R&D Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",I couldn't afford to buy even a flat the size of a shoebox in Hammersmith.,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing Manager,3,"","","","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",London has changed for the worse,resentful,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Charity Media officer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"We are relocating because we feel that our life will stagnate in London. Our salaries haven't increased in years. We cannot afford to buy a house, we can barely afford to rent a decent place, we certainly can't afford to start a family and enjoy the life we want. We have moved house every year for the past 10 years, further and further out, to smaller and worse apartments. The harder we work and the older we get, we feel there should be more security and prospects but there aren't. We feel trapped.","I feel sad because I have lived here for over 10 years and it feels like home. But I am so far out now I rarely see friends who live equally far out, but on the other side of London. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial complaints,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","Job, better social life",Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Self-Employed,2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Due to the wealthy overseas buyers buying up properties which they mostly don't use, it's difficult to find affordable property.
Plus the increasing pollution in the city is making us ill; headaches, sinusitis, tiredness.",Very disappointed. I love London.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,It became impossible to cover the cost of making independent films and cover the cost of living.,I am absolutely gutted to leave the city I fell in love with behind.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative Technologist,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"I was offered a full time job in London after my internship ended. Led it down, not because the company and coworkers wasn't amazing, but because London housing and commuting was depressive. All those blank and lifeless stares in the metro...",1 year later I'm convinced it was the right choice. I couldn't have been happy when everyone else was so sad to look at.,true,internal
planning,business,"","","",arts,0–9 employees,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,neoliberalism is producing a toxic and foul society,sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Market researcher,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","Because we could buy a house for a fifth of the price we could have in London, yet my commute has only increased by about 10 minutes.","Great. I own a home before 30, without being hugely wealthy, I am now in relative countryside; it's quieter and I actually feel more relaxed after my weekends.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Media,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",We want to travel the world on a sailing boat.,Great!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",to pursue PhD studies,Good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The quality of life, impossible to live in decent housing in London. Moving to Manchester where we can live in a great area, in a nice house with a garden, for 1/4 of what it would cost in London.","Not too bad, I will continue to work in London. I would prefer to live in London if It didn't mean spending more than half my monthly income to live in a nice house.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Slovenia,I was on a study exchange and I had to move back to graduate.,It's really hard because I feel like I will never be able to move back to London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Account Manager,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,I want to live in a city where the quality of life is simply higher.,Excited. Its been 4 years in London. That's one too many.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,UX Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Hackney,"","","",I relocated in London to start working as a UX Designer in a studio I love and that I already knew before coming here.,"I feel divided in half: one part is still in Italy, the other one is here in London doing the job I like, but only enjoying the moment and not being able to make any life plan for the foreseeable future.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,web design graduate,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",To afford University in London I've lived with a family and looked after their children in exchange for free rent for the past 4 years. And even after graduating I still won't have much more money because the rent and cost of living are so high. It's tiring to work and not have money left over at the end of the month even without doing much apart from working.,Excited to leave. It's been a great experience but an exhausting one. People just don't seem as happy here than in other places in the UK,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Bought a house,"I would have preferred to stay close to the city, but I also like the space of moving out.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT Manager,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",There is no possible way we can afford to buy somewhere to live where we're currently renting. And no way we could afford to rent somewhere bigger. A 2 bedroom flat is nearly £800k. It's beyond stupid. And we're really lucky. We earn a very decent amount of money but even we are totally priced out. Key workers and people on lower incomes must be even more terrified of the social cleansing that's going on.,"I spent my whole life trying to get closer to the centre of London. I got engaged at the Oxo Tower. I got married at The Globe. My son was born at St Thomas's. This is my home. I walk to nursery and to the office. Now I'll have to commute and spend commensurately less time with my family. And in our place will be empty flats bought by foreign investors, overpriced student accommodation and city wide-boys. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,professional,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Within London,Redbridge,"","","","London is cripplingly expensive, but between us we are lucky we can just about afford it. I'm choosing a little one bed flat surrounded by diversity and open minds over a big country house surrounded by people who know your business and think they have a right to judge you.",Happy,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,charity worker,5,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I've lived in London all my life but it's time I cashed the house in and lived somewhere a bit more friendly,"It's sad, but I have only been staying because of memories. It's time for a new phase in my life.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,researcher,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",work,hopeful,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,writer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",I don't want to pay off a baby boomer's second home mortgage anymore. ,"Good, but the UK is very London-centric, there feels like little else happens outside of the capital in terms of work opportunities. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"London is so expensive, and the media industry so destroyed, that moving to New York is the only way that I can make my career work",Ambivalent,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",To cut down the commute ,"I relocated 2 years ago, and even though my wage has increased I feel my quality of life has got no better. But then if I was to commute I would have more room to live in but a poorer access to social, cultural and work opportunities. How can you win?? ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,4,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",can't afford to move back after going to uni away from london. I grew up in london,defeated,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,fashion designer ,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,"I am made to feel like a stranger in the ever changing London by the new ""Londoners"" also known as International students because they are the only ones who can afford to live in the city I once loved and can only dream of living in. ","I cannot wait. London is gone, I don't recognise it anymore. Gone are the quirky beauties of the historical city that made the weather bareable, now its just pretentious, temporary popup crap everywhere in constant rain. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Finance Analyst,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",My family sold their house to take advantage of surging house prices in London so they could be mortgage-free. The cost of living in London was too high.,Unhappy. I'm a born and bred Londoner. It's my home and all I've ever known.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Fashion Designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Argentina,Within London,Camden,"","","",Further Education,Scared but super excited at the same time. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Very high property costs. ,London is great but increasingly an unsustainable place to live if you don't have a well-paid fulltime job. ,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Media business consultant,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I have lived in Kentish Town for nearly 20 years, originally drawn by the mixed community feel, affordable Georgian houses and excellent transport links. Working full time for media companies in the west end meant I wanted to live close by and make the be","Very happy. I've been able to buy a 4 bedroom penthouse for a third of the price of a 3 bed place in Kentish Town. I've enjoyed my time here, but my priorities have changed.",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,TV Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Impossible to get on the property ladder anywhere near central London, even for someone on an above average wage. Even the smallest, 1 bedroom flat is £300,000 plus.","Disappointed to be having to move out of the of the city, which is my home. London is losing its heart and its people.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Set Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Moving out of family home,"Excited and nervous. The costs to live away from home are so high. I felt I had to do it for personal development as I had been to school, Art foundation and University in London. I needed the change of a new home. I am figuring out whether or not it is worth it as the money I would save staying at home is a lot.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","Sometimes the rent and bills add up to a level so expensive I can't eat. This is in supposedly ""affordable"" student halls. It's not fair. ",It has to be done. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Television director,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Relocated to be closer to the excellent state schools in Muswell Hill. (Rhodes Avenue Primary school) and Alexandra park school,OK as many other families in our situation have done the same thing although it was a big price hike.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Financial Analyst,3,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The rents and house prices - I feel that at my age and level of income, I shouldn't be sharing with a load of housemates as if I was a student. It's stopping me having a family as well. ","Depressed, like I've given up, and screwed over. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",I love London,Excited and frightened at the same time,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician and dancer,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,London is frantic and too expensive. Just getting out bed costs 20£. I miss the pubs though. ,Relieved,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lawyer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",For work,"I'd rather live in the North but there are not enough jobs up there. All the work (and certainly all the interesting work) in is London - it doesn't need to be, it just is. Oddly enough, as the internet makes it easier to work from anywhere, the jobs are becoming increasingly concentrated in central London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Camden,"","","",To study at a prestigious university.,"Satisfied with the university. With the same money we are paying our rent for a tiny studio in zone 2, my girlfriend and I could have a 70SQM flat in the Centre of Milan.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Self-Employed,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","My fiancée's family live in the Brecon Beacons, and I no longer feel professionally obliged to live in London. We only planned on staying in the city for three years anyway, and those three years were up.","Positive. London was beginning to make me ill by the end - the heat, the light, the noise, the dust, the fumes and the terrible feeling of being punched in the eyes and ears every time I went into the city proper.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,design specialist,6+,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","",My landlord is selling the house,I wish I could stay but we are already many people squeezed into a small space. The landlord wants to make profit of the house we are renting and we need to find another alternative.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,advertising graduate,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Within London,Hounslow,"","","",job oportunity,excited but also a little worried not to find the right job,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,teacher,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Londoner from birth, two decent salaries, paying most of it in rent, can't do it anymore. I worry about the future of this city.",Mixed,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Surgeon,3,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",House prices are too expensive in London. We do not want to pay a fortune to live in a tiny flat in an area without aesthetic value. ,"",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Video Editor,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Lambeth,"","","","I've lived in London from 2009 to 2010, and the things I accomplished in the city were really special and meaningful. I hope to accomplish more special moments when I come back.",Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Software Developer,4,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,It's not the city I once used to love and does not provide the same opportunities for my children as other cities offer.,Ambivalent. Leaving family behind is sad. I now enjoy visiting London but am also relived to leave.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Lower costs,It's rather depressing,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Programmer,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","","My relationship broke down and since I had never enjoyed living in a boring Hertfordshire town anyway, I took the opportunity to move to the big city.",I have thoroughly enjoyed London so far and am so glad I moved here. I love the thrill of being in the city and having so much entertainment on my doorstep. However I am very fortunate to have a job that pays well enough that I can live on my own and have enough spare money to enjoy myself. If this was not the case I doubt I would be so happy.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,2,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"I left London for love and got lucky in negotiating a flexible work arrangement. In my sector, broadband quality is more important than location.","I miss London's expansive, limitless possibilities. I have always found work there and I wonder what will happen when my contract ends.
Sometimes I return to London and bathe in its anonymity - exhilarating in small doses. The London I grew up in hasn't existed in years - my community is scattered across the northern Home Counties. So when I visit even the familiar places of childhood, I'm a stranger. It's less heartbreaking to be a stranger in a new place.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Graphic designer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Better place ,It feels good to discover new places,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,photographer/graphic designer,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I would like to be able to live alone for the first time in my life and I know that to do so in this city (relatively in the centre) I would have to earn 4 times as much AT LEAST and still not be able to afford to ever buy a house, not even a studio.","It's not a great feeling as you are leaving your second family and all the rapports you built.
It's nice to change but if you didn't want to is an extremely hard choice to make.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Dramaturg,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Sri Lanka,Within London,Camden,"","","","I was born in London, came and went from London and lived nearly all of my 20s in London. I am a dual citizen though and moved for some years to my other home. I relocated to return for a time to my life in London.",I have returned to a city that is more inward-looking and cut off from the world outside it than it used to be.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Home Duties,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Ealing,"","","",Husbands work - he got a company transfer,Mixed feelings. Excitement and anxiety predominantly.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Work purposes,"Excellent, very positive move",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Musician,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","","Can no longer afford to live in boroughs as ""central"" as Hackney, due to escalating rents.","I had to leave London last year due to a big rent increase that I could no longer afford; it was miserable! I moved back once I found a reasonably affordable flat within easy reach of London (right by the north circular, almost Essex, on the central line). London has been my home for the last 20 years and I don't want to live anywhere else.
I'll say I'm not relocating by choice below as I would live further in London if I could afford it (although where I live now is by choice compared to not in London at all!)",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance journalist,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Serbia,"The sheer brutality of London's unique brand of capitalism and the bereaucratic xenophobia I'm faced with as an immigrant. I spent all of my adult life in London but I had to leave, I'm not an EU citizen and my line of work pretty much exclusively consigns me to freelance because aspiring to be a contracted staff writer is a bit like aspiring to be a rapper with a major label contract. Only the best of the best will succeed. To get a visa someone needs to sponsor you. We're in a recession. Employers are inundated with offers from desperate young people undercutting each other for a fingertip on the career ladder, so why would they go through the bother of running the bureaucratic gauntlet to make me a visa? I tried give up what I love and get myself a marketing job that'll sponsor me, but in a year of searching I only got a handful of interviews. You can hardly find unpaid internships in London, and I've done enough of them to understand that they're a ponzi scheme anyway. Visa aside, I couldn't survive in London as a freelancer anyway.","Bitter. Very bitter. Not just because I'm leaving, because I feel something very sentimental has been taken from me. I always romanticised London, it's why I moved here. But the London I am infatuated with is being suffocated of its soul, if there's any of it left, that is. In London, the powers that be don't even pretend that it's a city reserved for Chinese investors, Arab oil barons, the children of Russian oligarchs and blue-blooded old money that would love nothing more than to get rid of us so they can play horseback polo on the Kings Road. Every inch of the city has to be maximised for profitability and if you're not a well greased cog that fits neatly in the hyper-consumerist machine, you're met with blatant and aggressive antipathy because you're getting in the way. I honestly feel that the bereaucrats and moneymen are actively trying to make London unsustainable for people like me. It's a war of attrition designed to grind away at your morale until you give up and get the fuck out. But I'm not just being forced out, my notion of what London once was and what it could be is being bludgeoned to death by middle-aged Made in Chelsea wankers before my eyes. Being forced out is one thing, but one day I won't even have a reason to visit.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Executive Assistant ,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",I want to buy a house and I would never be able to afford the house I want in an area I like in London.,"I'm really sad, I love London, it's really vibrant and wonderful but I don't want to spend that amount of money on a shoebox sized flat.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Academic,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,"","","","",Studies,Ok,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Software Engineer,3,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Moving back to the Centre after bringing up kids in the suburbs.,Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Developer ,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","We were saving for a deposit but the quality of the homes we could afford was so low, we decided to move so that our money would spread further and we could finally get the security we wanted. ",Relieved that we are finally able to afford the quality of life we wanted. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PR,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Can't afford to buy a house or have a family.,Worried about employment. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Civil Servant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,City of London,"","","","","It's dog eat dog when it comes to finding accommodation. Unless you live in London it's almost impossible to secure somewhere. People just aren't flexible when it comes to viewings and it's first come first served - Impossible when commuting from Yorkshire!
Rent for 1 bedroom in a shared house in London is greater than rent for a 2 bedroom house near Leeds. 28yrs old and feeling like I'm becoming a student again!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Museum professional,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","We can't afford to live in London, my partner lost his job, 18 months ago and we can't afford to stay in London on one salary.",Very upset,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Administrator,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"The only reason my family and I left London is because we simply couldn't afford our life there, the rents were so high, even with two parents working we just couldn't afford to stay there. Leaving the city I love, all of my friends and my culture behind hurts so much. I pine for London every day but I just can't afford to live there again, all I can do is visit when possible. If I became a millionaire overnight, I'll return to London without a doubt.","I hate it, I never wanted to leave London, I wish I didn't have to.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Fashion,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"I could no longer stand having to move house up to 5 times in one year and constantly looking for a job. It was exhausting - mentally, physically and emotionally. ","It was a tough choice, but I had to do it. I couldn't live day to day. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Social Media Account Coordinator,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Westminster,"","","","In NYC I felt that my peers were so preoccupied with making a living that they were neglecting to live. I craved travel, adventure and new experiences so I worked three jobs and bought a one-way ticket to London. I slept on the floor at my relatives house until I could find a job and over the last year have slowly begun to build a life here. When my friends at home tell me I'm lucky I laugh. Everyone can make the choice to go after what they want - most people just don't.","I love London but I still wake up wondering if I'll make it another month. I spend my (meager) disposable income on the riches this city has to offer - restaurants, shows, festivals and traveling to the rest of mainland Europe. Often times I run out of money before my next paycheck, in which case I walk the six kilometers to work, eat porridge for dinner and daydream about the day where I get to tell my kids about what an irresponsible lunatic I was when I was young.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,We tried to buy a house but got laughed out of the estate agents. Our deposit would have secured a 500k property in 2006.,It's all cyclical. We'll be back.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,research lab manager,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,for work,I miss all the fun things London has to offer but my standard of life is much higher outside London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Musician/Receptionist,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I will have to start working full time in a job I hate in order to just make ends meet. No time for pursuing music.,"",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Programme Assistant, International Development Consultancy",1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"","I’ve been here 3.5 years and whilst I didn’t mind a life of financial struggle in my mid-twenties, moving to the big city, I can’t stand it any longer. I’ll be in my 40s before I can get on the housing ladder whilst everyone I know outside London has moved on leaps and bounds. I can’t afford a social life, and live in a shell of a rental property. Living a single life in London has limited perks when you can only afford one overpriced drink and a night bus home to your cold dank shared apartment.
The concept of being able to afford to raise children in London blows my mind when I can’t even afford to eat meat, fish or fresh fruit and veg.
","London has drained me to the point of despair. I came to London to work in the charity sector; to help people, and I’ve ended up leaving as it is the only way I can help myself. I have felt the economic disparity in every aspect of my life and I just cannot tolerate feeling so miserable any longer. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Town & Transport Planner,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"Even with a half decent job, I wouldn't have been able to move out from my parents. Moving to Denmark just made sense to give me the opportunities I want in life.","I feel that, whilst London has and always will be my home town, it doesn't seem to be a fair place to live anymore. House prices and rents are unbelievably high and increasing, there's not enough house building and too much exploitation. Over here the situation is much easier and very different.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,classical musician,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",The rise in immigration has made us feel like outsiders. Want better quality of life.,Relieved.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Too expensive to buy a property to live in.,Pissed off.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Personal assistant,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,Essex,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","After 7 months of living in a beautiful apartment, we have to downsize - we just can't afford our rising living costs.","Awful - when I moved to London I imagined my life to be exciting, living in a City that I love. Now I'm here I see it very differently - I don't enjoy my life here, as the extortionate cost of living in London means I dont have enough disposable income to enjoy my City. I have a great job and earn good money, but it's still not quite good enough. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Essex,I used to be in love with London when I first moved here. Now I've realised I'll never be able to buy a three bedroom house here like the one I grew up in in Essex. I can't wait to move back to Essex.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"We can't afford to move to a bigger flat with our baby, we can't afford childcare (even if I go back to work full time), my husband works 14h a day 7 days a week to make ends meet. I don't want my child to grow up in poverty.","I am very sad to leave all my friends & my husbands birth place behind, I feel terrible that i have invested so much time & energy into a life that is not sustainable.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Soon-to-be engineer ,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",I want to take this great leap of faith I've been longing for since I left high school. ,Excited and frightened. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales analyst ,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Job prospects ,excited! ,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work,Optimistic,,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I have a good job here and friends I love, but I cannot save money and my rent has spiralled out of control.","I feel like I am falling off a roundabout that is spinning too fast, whilst all around me smiling people jump on, only to suffer the same fate before too long.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","Because of my long hours of training at my dance school, otherwise I would have no time at all for myself and be constantly tired.","I love London, but I know as soon as I graduate I'll probably have to move back home to save money in order to return.",false,internal
planning,,45–54,Health,6+,"",over 250 employees,Commuting distance of London,Enfield,Cambridgeshire,The Midlands or East Anglia,French Southern Territories,Commuting distance of London,Hammersmith and Fulham,Kent,Northern Ireland,Benin,"","http://flagyl-online-buy.net/ - Buy Flagyl Online Cheap Priligy http://lasix-buy-online.net/",,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Category Manager,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I will never be able to achieve the security of owning my own home in London.,Like I'm leaving the party early.... There's a fear of missing out but I know I'll feel better in the morning for having left at a reasonable hour.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Local Government Officer,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",We want to be able to buy a decent sized property as our first family home and that's not achievable in London at the moment. ,Very mixed emotions - looking forward to ease of access to countryside and a change of pace but we'll definitely miss the buzz of being in London,true,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Lawyer,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","I feel I am being forced out of London, and I am terrified. I can't afford to stay, and at any rate, London now seems to be full of very young people all rushing about trying to make enough money to pay their ridiculous rents. Where are people my age? Out","Terrified, sad, angry, resentful. But hopeful too, I hope I will love where I move to and will ""get over"" London. But what if I don't? What then? I can't come back.",false,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Communications,2,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",It doesn't make any sense to stay in London. Too expensive.,Happy.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,strategy director,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","","","","","",havent decided,sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Customer Service,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"London is one of the loneliest cities I have ever lived in. 8 years here and reliable friends here, I can count on one hand. Also if you have an addictive personality then it is a dangerous place to be... Peace out. ",Relieved ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Software Engineer,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Better quality of life, affordable housing, bigger housing, wide open spaces, more affordable quality of life",Chuffed!,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Self employed ,3,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Job,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",London is amazing and has so many things to offer for all price brackets,great,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Musician,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I don't feel at peace in London anymore. Too much new building, too much angst in the air, and an increasing level of intolerance; there's simply no space to be calm and creative. ",excited but also sad,true,internal
planning,business,"","","","","",Overseas,"","","","",Within London,"","","","",I live in Bosnia. Enough said.,Sad but happy.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,"I aimed for the top of my profession, got there and still couldn't afford to live and save.","I now live in Turin, get paid half as much and have an infinitely better quality of life. I'll have saved enough money to be able to buy my first flat in two years time, and I'm not even trying.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,social worker,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Moving in with partner. Disillusioned with community spirit within Brent. Have lived there all my life an have seen social cohesion almost wiped out. No longer is there a community where I live.,"Happy to be moving in with partner, a new outlook on life, but worry my old borough Brent is in decline.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,freelance photographer ,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Giving up a flat share accommodation for a studio flat. ,Happy to be alone and sad to leave Islington behind. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Restrictive immigration policy for non-EU skilled migrants and housing costs, housing costs, housing costs.",I'd rather put up with -20C temperatures than spend 50% of my wages on housing. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Manager,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Be nearer family members,I deeply regret moving out of London ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising ,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I moved to London 5 years ago from Australia, with the excitement of earning a decent living and setting up a quality of life I feel we all deserve. But the cost of London is something I wasn't prepared for, and the expense is only pulling me further and further away from that quality of life.",London has an energy about it I love. I'm going to miss that when moving to a much smaller town just to make ends meet. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Chartered Accountant,4,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Relocating to UAE in the hope that someday I'll be able to come back to the city I love and be able to afford that modest flat that has very quickly become out of reach. I consider myself one of the luckier ones as it's given me a faint glimour of hope. ,Necessary if I'm to do the basics like own the modest flat in which I live....surely that's not too much to aspire to? ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertiser/ Copywriter/ Storyteller,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Colombia,Within London,City of London,"","","","Searching for a better lifestyle, new opportunities and experience","I'm looking forward to it, I think it could bring nice things to my life.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Admibistrator,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","I was living with my sister, her boyfriend and their baby and I am now living in art studios so that I can save money but it still working out to be about half my salary",Positive,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Journalist,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",I could not get a job in the industry I have trained to work in and afford to live independently,I do not think I will ever be able to afford to live in the place which I grew up which makes me sad,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Design,4,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","We live in a council house, we cannot afford to buy it, so we will be forced out in 2016 due to the changes in rents for social tenants because we won't be able to afford London market prices.
",Heartbroken. Angry. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Business,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,The visa rules changed during my Post-Graduate course. My visa was not renewed. I cannot get another one. :(,Sad. Betrayed. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Theatre Director,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Hackney,"","","","I'm from London, want to come home despite the cost. It's really the only place to be if you're starting out in the arts, nowhere else has the same possibilities.",Nervous about the cost of renting and all the agency fees they charge now.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software developer,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,I have no hope of ever owning property in London. ,It's sad but I'm not going to take out a 500K mortgage just to pay for some horrible ex-council flat.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Performance maker ,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Visa expiration,I'm from the US. I survived comfortably in London with one job. In Chicago I'm scrambling to find a third. Globally people are leaving their cities. This is the way the world is now. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Urban designer,5,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Too expensive for how bad the lifestyle is.,Sad.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Lecturer,3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Looking around me, I can't imagine my daughter growing up in this increasingly hostile environment","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Trainee Solicitor,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Training at a city law firm,I suspect I will move out of London as soon as I am fully qualified,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,fashion stylist,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Looking for career opportunities and to have the ability to travel Europe.,"Excited, nervous and skeptical. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Malta,Within London,Merton,"","","",I thought there would be more opportunities here.,I've made a mistake and I regret it everyday. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Student,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,I got an offer to do a PhD at a Swedish University,Sad. I miss London but I like my new life too,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Sales Manager,4,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","","To upsize house, and take advantage of the crazy London house prices!",Great!,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Insurance Broker,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I was living with my parents in Essex and commuting to London. The way things were going, I felt I was going to have to live with my parents until I was 40. The United States (Detroit) offers highly salaries with a lower cost of living.","I loved London & Essex, but can live a much higher quality of life in the United States, with better weather!",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Doctor,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I'm moving for love, despite it being career suicide. ",Terrified and insanely excited.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I would love my kids to grow up in London, but I can't afford to give them the kind of life they deserve in this city. ",There are many reasons why London is the most exciting city in the world right now. I'm gutted at the thought that everything won't be on my doorstep any more. ,false,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Brutally expensive. Low quality of life.,Looking forward to it abd to having more value for my money.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,carer ,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Hounslow,"","","","For a better future, with more to offer my disabled son",I feel at home even though I'm a stranger. It is refreshing to leave behind a whole lifetime of roots in a town where you can't escape people. Here I can be a recluse or outgoing. All at my own pace.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Director,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,quality of life,London has been home for 20 years and I love it and have worked incredibly hard but with little financial reward. Moving has doubled my financial income and provided my family with a quality of life we could only dream of in London. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,"For the price of 1-bedroom flat rent, I can buy a house, reduce stress and increase quality of life.","Sad to leave a fantastic, increasingly exclusive city, but happy to having the prospect of buying a house, not an overpriced capsule.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Sales Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Croatia,"Rental price increases, overpriced and bad public transport, low wages, over-crowding","Positive - looking forward to having a better and more secure quality of life.
Negative - sad about leaving behind city I loved, friends and family",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Money. We wanted to call somewhere 'home' in the proper sense, a place to breathe easy and feel secure, without fear of being moved on. The London rents made this impossible.",Ambilavent. London is the heart of the UK film industry so it feels perverse to step away from the action when I am still establishling myself. I just have to hope that more and more people do the same and that the creative focus moves away from the capital. Which is a sad thing to say- I don't want London to loose its madness and charm. I love London and always dreamed of living there. But there's only so long you can love a place which doesn't love you back.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,veterinary surgeon,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","life is too expensive in London, commuting is not for long term",i'm really looking forward to have more time to my self and my family,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","Need an extra bedroom, which will probably cost an extra about £300 -£400 a month in rent extra....","That it will be expensive, but we need more space with a growing family and don't want to change nursery's at this point.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Colombia,"London offers an opportunity for everyone who is willing to be racially attacked, socially excluded, economically paralysed and ultimately ill, alone or deported.","Sad, Mother London can be different to its children.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,software developer,4,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,returning home,absolutely stoked (happy),true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Care worker,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","I was born in London and have lived, studied and worked here my whole life. Now I will have to move away because I can't afford the rental costs here anymore - even a tiny bedsit uses up the majority of my monthly income.","Frustrated! That as a native Londoner I'm being pushed out of my home by continually rising rents, with no regulation or protection from the government of any kind.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Most of the (good) jobs as a designer are unfortunately located in London.,"Not happy. England is way, way too London-centric. Whilst other areas of the country deal with horrendous cuts, London continues to thrive. It's almost it's own country within a country.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Real estate professional ,4,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Quality of life, value for money, and the fact I would like kids without having to struggle for years to come.
Priced out of London, even tho it's been my home from birth. ","Sad, aggravated, annoyed, poor! ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,IT Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",The rent went up at the flat I was originally stayed in and I felt it wasn't worth it,Great! I have found an awesome flat overlooking the river. I am paying more in rent but it is definitely value for money!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Westminster,"","","",I'm relocating because London is my hometown,"I'm exicted to move back to London, but afraid I'll be priced out when it comes to moving out of my parents' house.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Screenwriting Student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","""When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."" -- London drains you emotionally and financially as many can't afford the life that London provides.",I couldn't be happier.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graduate student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Greenwich,"","","","Currently, I am doing a Master degree in Sonic Arts. I wish to stay here after finishing my degree and develop my practice in London. (Although I don't think it is possible to stay here afterward.)",Exciting. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,University lecturer. ,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"London is no longer affordable: a decent (enough) quality of life is no longer possible, it is impossible to have long term planning.","Relieved. The initial attraction of the city had completely disappeared: long-term planning (buying a flat, etc) has become utterly impossible. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Digital Designer,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Can't buy here. Clients at work too entitled,Sad.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,architect,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,Croydon,"","","",It's a life choice,enthusiast,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,5,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Graduating and likely to have to move home due to no student loan and few job opportunities ,Awful,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Finance officer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Got a JOB in a local orchestra ,Excited but scared,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Housekeeper,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Northern Ireland,"",Overseas,"","","",Hungary,"London is overcrowded, dysfunctional, stressful, overpriced, overrated, polluted and dirty. It's just for the rich, the very rich. ","Relief that I don't have to feel morally obliged to praise London like a doped up dreamer and that I have accepted that it hasn't lived up to expectation and that's ok. Excited that my hard work will pay off overseas and provide me and my partner with the life we deserve. Weekends, time with friends and family, the calendar of life. ",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student/ waitress,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"London is great if you have a lot of money, but for young people who are just starting out it has become impossible to live here without the financial support of the government, family or friends. I don't want to live in a place that forces people to be so dependent just to hover above the poverty line. It isn't a quality of life that makes you happy, and I don't want to start my life and career that way. ","Can't wait, I love London, and I will always come back, but the city seems claustrophobic and depressed to me now that I am living on my own. It is a city full of people at the end of their tether. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Labourer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",There isn't enough work.,"There's a lot of work in London, but the place is completely atomising and depressing. Feels like it'll never be home. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Writer/web editor ,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","",Belgium,Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"London is too expensive, poorly maintained and feels increasingly bereft of opportunities. I'm starting Dutch/Flemish lessons in mind of moving to Belgium in 2016. ","I'm disappointed in the way London is heading, but excited for the change. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,consultant,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Can't afford to upgrade to a threee bedroom place in our area,Very sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Camden,"","","",I was accepted into a university course I'm passionate about in London.,"I love London as a city but the financial burden, especially as a student, has been stressful. Money stresses seem to be felt acutely by everyone in London, and it affects the quality of life and outlook of the city.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Nightshift Admin ,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Landlord announced he was evicting us the day after we found out we were having a baby. ,"Disgusted. Our rent has increased by £400 per month, our commutes have roughly doubled, and we will be raising a child in these more difficult and frankly poverty-inducing conditions. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Sales,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Work,Poor,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Housewife and mother (former journalist),4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","","Lack of space for 2 growing children. Lack of affordable housing. Crime in London. Worries about impact of inner city children and their behaviour on my own children. Noise, rude neighbours, loud parties and drug addled neighbours. Pollution...need I go on? ",Happy. Our children have moved from a two bed flat in an expensive mansion block (and six flights of stairs) to a five bedroom barn with a huge garden (front and back) beautiful views and kind friendly neighbours who don't masturbate on your doorstep (yes that happened!) ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malaysia,I completed my studies and it was time to go,"I miss London so much, especially the people who made London so special for me.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,theatre and events producer & production manager,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Because London is where the work is,"I am lucky because I have a nice flat with a park opposite and good transport links out of the city. I am one of the lucky ones. I bought my flat when house prices were at there lowest, in an area which is now becoming desirable. I would have got much more for my money elsewhere but I am enjoying being close to work and friends, though many are moving away.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","","I owned a flat in London, by selling that I could buy a house in Maidenhead. My wife and I want to have kids, so we decided we needed a bigger space. We couldn't afford a house in London if we were to try and stay in a similar area.
London has so much to offer such as gigs, restaurants, theatre and othe cultural activities but once you are knee deep in nappies, what's the point in paying a premium to have those things on your doorstep when you neither have the time or the money to take advantage of them?
By moving to Maidenhead we can at least dip our toe in every so often whilst having a better quality of life.","At times we both miss London, but it's best to look forward, embrace what you have rather than pine for what you don't. In an ideal world we wouldn't have relocated, but also in an ideal world I would be a multi-millionaire lottery winner, living in a huge house bordering on Hampstead Heath. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Journalist/Writer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","As much as I love London, it was nearly impossible to find a job that would make living affordable. Additionally, the job market competition is intense.
Initially, I moved north of London. Now, I've moved back to America because despite applying for numerous jobs, nothing was working out.","It took time, but after applying within London to no avail, I was excited about searching in other, smaller areas because I'd be able to actually live, rather than barely making it.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Masters Student,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Within London,Newham,"","","",We are looking to buy our first property. Prices in Walthamstow have increased hugely over the last year. In East Ham we are able to get a lot more for our money.,"Excited by the prospect of being able to afford a whole (small) house, which I thought in London wouldn't be possible. Having grown up in Bethnal Green, I am disappointed that year on year I have had to move further away from the city centre as rental prices has risen. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Designer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",House prices are ridiculous. I have a very good job but I can't afford a decent place.,Very sad,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Move back to hometown ,happy ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student Midwife,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","","To be closer to my uni and hosital placement, to replace time spent commuting on studying.","Reluctant, it's very expensive but ultimitely convenient.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Bartender,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I could no longer stomach living in my overdraft with no sign of a way out. ,Sad but relieved.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Arts Charity Worker,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Arts jobs in London are too competitive and poorly paid - I now work in education. ,Sad but relieved.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,student,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Communications manager,3,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","Despite two professional salaries, we can't afford childcare unless we leave the city we love.","Sad, but hopefully something will change so we can return one day.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Creative Director,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",China,Job opertunity,"Happy. London is a disaster, nothing works, everything costs a fortune.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,University Head of Dept,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Better quality of life, to be able to buy a house for our family, and move away from the crowdedness of London",Best decision ever!,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Owner is capitalising on our flat & selling it. We oversaw a little clause in our contract, allowing her to kick us out after 6 months.",Frustrated & powerless.,false,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,HR Manager,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","To live in a nicer area with a bigger garden. We currently live in a not-very-nice area in zone 4. Moving more central isn't an option, even though we both work full time in professional jobs.","I would rather live in a safer feeling, more central part of London. But where we are, it's an hour or more of a journey to get to work. We could do a similar length of commute from outside London and live in a bigger and cheaper house.",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Civil Servant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Egypt,Within London,"","","","",Moving back to London after being posted overseas,Not looking forward to trying to buy a house since prices have risen so much in last 3 years. Likewise with rents (my old room has gone up by 10% each year),false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Print Producer,2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",More affordable housing Prefer life in the North,"Looking forward to the change of scene, but apprehensive about finding a new job",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,architect,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Closer to the Thames.,"I talk about the River Thames as London's largest public space. As a born and bred Londoner I have a right to re-establish contact with the lifeblood of the city. This is a healthy and underused resource in a fast growing city, what is the future for the Thames?",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Administrator,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Unaffordable housing (nearly a salary worth of rent for a small1-bed flat in zone 3/4 is unacceptable). Add commuting costs and it doesn't leave much to truly enjoy what London has to offer (museums, social...). Not worth it. ",Initially we felt sad but now the prospect of being able to afford our own place (we are both in full-time employment) is exciting. Feeling priced out of London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PR Executive,6+,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",London used to feel like home. Now it just feels like it's slowly killing my spirit. ,London used to feel like home. Now it just feels like it's slowly killing my spirit. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Czech republic,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Czech Republic,Within London,Islington,"","","",Business opportunity,"",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Managing Director,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Can no longer afford to rent a home in London. ,Bitter.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Executive Assistant,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Prices of homes are way out of reach for a young family.,"I'm happier that I can afford a home, car, fuel and childcare now we've relocated to USA but obviously sad that I had to leave London, where I had built a career, was paid decently and met my husband. My family and I are much more settled now.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT analyst,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Family, better quality of life and cost","I don't really want to leave London to be honest. It really is one of the most amazing cities in the world, but rent and cost of living was prohibitive for saving and we want to start a family in the future, so need to plan for that.",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,6+,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",I have house shared in London for 15 years and now the only way I can afford to live in this city is if I live with my partner.,Angry that as a hard working artist I still have to rely on someone else to live in London. My relationship status shouldn't affect my chances of affording to live in the capital.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Event technician ,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cost ,shit I love longIm but can't afford it ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,Within London,"","","","",Study opportunities,Excited / nervous,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Graphic designer ,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Cost of renting ,Positive generally but face a longer commute and feel forced due to high prices.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Health care Assistant,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",More affordable on similar salary.,"I would stay in london at the drop of a hat given the opportunity. It will always be where my heart is. It is its own little universe and my happy place. However it is unrealistic to expect to remain here on a ""normal"" wage and enjoy the money I work so hard for.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lawyer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Work,"London is the only place in the UK I can do the job I want to do, and although it's an exciting place to be, it's also expensive and commuting on the tube every day is soul destroying. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Company Director,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I don't recognise my home town of Croydon anymore. I feel no connection with the people or the tatty surroundings. The riots made me realise how unstable and dangerous London has become and I no longer feel safe walking the streets. The place I grew up in is unrecognisable to me now.,"I miss London, or should I say, I miss what London used to be. I am in a much more beautiful place in Cornwall and I have not looked back.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Unemployed,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"",The South East,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I graduated from university in London last September and could not find a job that would cover the extortionate amount I was paying for rent without working incredibly long hours. I was working for a hospitality agency on a zero hour contract and the lack of security in this job meant it was not guaranteed I'd be making enough each month to be able to afford rent. The contract for the flat I was living in during my final year of university ended in September therefore my only option was to move out of the city as I struggled to find a room for less than £500 a month. ,"I'm sad that I had to leave. I never stopped finding the city exciting in the 3 years I was living there. I can't imagine how the people who are being told they have to leave their homes due to gentrification must feel. The communities that have lived in London their whole lives. London is quickly losing what makes it so great, its diversity; its becoming a place only affordable for the super rich. Everyone else is left to struggle. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Accountant,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Southwark,"","","","I had the option to transfer with my company and jumped at it. Better salary, better city, better life.",London has everything I could want! Yes it's expensive but it's worth it.,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",My city has been murdered by the corporations,"Scared, but hopeful",,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Travel Consultant,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I have always lived in surrey, and have friends who live in London, but I have never desired to live there as it is simply ridiculously overpriced. Bristol is the better option for me as the creative scene hasn't been strangled by living costs, living standards seem higher if you have a reasonably well-paid job, and the setting is all-round more invigorating.","I feel happy. London has wonderful parts, but the greed and egotism that has overtaken makes for a dark cloud that takes the sheen of that beauty",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Product Manager,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,For financial reasons,London on one salary has almost killed me financially. I'm bankrupt and we didn't live the life of Riley by any means.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Arts Production Manager,5,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,The cost of living is outweighing the benefits; I can't enjoy the city anymore and what it has to offer because the rent is too high and my pay isn't increasing fast enough.,Excited; my partner lives there. Before we thought he'd move to London but now this way seems the better option financially.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Economist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",New Zealand,Within London,Islington,"","","",Work and travel opportunities,Moving to London was the best thing we ever did. My wife got a job in her chosen field for the first time since finishing university in 2009. New Zealand just did not have the opportunities London offers.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,customer service,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Better Lifestyle and more prospects for work, Better attitude and atmosphere in London compared to Irish cities",Optimistic,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","I have moved to be able to afford buy a house and not a small studio flat, which is all my money could get across London. I now have 3 bedrooms, a garden and the beach is a 5 min walk. Quality of life has drastically improved. ","Fantastic. Cleaner air, less people, more countryside closer by. Less cars on the roads. Still close to London if I need to visit. So many advantages!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,65 and older,retired medical practitioner,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,Camden,"","","",I've lived and worked here before and I miss the life.,Excited but daunted by the housing situation.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"",2,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"My parents own a dozen properties in London. I will likely never own one. I work for an embarrassing wage, living from paycheque to paycheque, and calling myself a Londoner no longer seems worth any of it.","Relieved that I am brave enough to go somewhere so much different, and with a confidence that it will be permanent.",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Nanny,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,I tell myself I'm terrified about my 2 year visa soon expiring.,Secretly...I cannot wait,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Marketeer,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"",Oxfordshire,"",Germany,I want to own my own house but it's tough enough affording rent in London let along saving a deposit ,Not at all pleased. I feel like property management companies are playing tenants for obscene profits. Where is the spirit of George Peabody?,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Development,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Hackney,"","","",work reasons,it's very expensive. short term only. see brain drain issues with London long term.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"Even working full time, minimum wage can't keep me alive. You end up on the London diet: having to choose between food or transport after the rent is paid.","Very sad. I'm moving back in with my parents - not ideal for a 25yo. I'm leaving all friends behind to live in an area with no social life for me. But worst of all, I have no where to perform, practice or experience the music that I'm so mentally dependant on. Something that London was always able to provide. But I can't get the jobs I'm trained for, and minimum wage does not equal minimum living wage anymore. When single rooms in zone three cost nearly £500 per month it's not possible to make it on minimum wage anymore.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","","","","","","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","","","I was born in London, I grew up in London, I studied in London. The only reason I own a property in London is because both my parents died.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Travel industry,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Too many immigrants in London, do not feel like its my home anymore and I am now a minority (white British). Too expensive, dirty and overcrowded.",Not that happy I am a working class Londoner and feel pushed out now. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Pharmacist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Romania,Unaffordable anymore ,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,"Jobless, currently applying at London Zoo",1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,Within London,City of London,"","","",if I get the job I applyed for I need to be in distance of my job that wont take me to long. ,"good, I dont like my own country as much.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Within London,Newham,"","","",The previous place was sold.,My room is tiny and has no windows.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Media,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",House buying ,Inconvenient,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,journalist,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","","","",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",3,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Better quality of life, we love London and the opportunities it had represented, but now we are a family and we can't even afford to buy a flat.","Slightly resigned, thought we had a good few years left to give this city",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Arts Management,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Event Manager,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Moving in with partner,Looking forward to finally getting on the property ladder,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,civil servant,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"Everywhere in London has become too crowded, especially all transport options. Fed up with queues for doctor, etc..",Very happy. Ridiculous house prices means it can happen sooner rather than later.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Professor,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,After completing my master degree I was forced to leave because I couldn't afford London with an unpaid/poorly paid internship,It broke my heart. I hope to go back to London as soon as possible without being scared of living below poverty conditions,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Scenographer & art manager,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Japan,No chances as designer nor administrator. Hard to make a living with other profession. ,Ok. I had to do it to keep on living and being happy. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,4,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"The beautiful, turbulent city that I grew up in has faded before my eyes. Its vibrancy and its bright-eyed atmosphere of possibility have been blindly eroded, only to be replaced by the anodyne, dull stare of those who see London as nothing but a commodity to be acquired and sold. ","It breaks my heart to move out of the city I grew up in, but I don't feel I have a choice. I am no longer able to support myself as an artist and live in London, and every year, through a myriad of ways, people like me are made to feel more and more unwanted and unwelcome. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Buyer's Assistant ,4,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"I still can't comfortably afford to leave my family home and stay in London, despite the fact that have a good graduate job.","Quite sad, I love London, I grew up here. But I want some independence and I won't be able to afford that herem",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Primary school teacher,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","If I keep living here, I won't ever be able to afford to live without flatmates. I don't want to have to keep living like a student forever. ",I'm terrified of leaving my family and the only city I've ever lived in. ,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Scientist,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,House prices.,"I would rather stay in London because of better employment opportunities, however I can't buy property in London without signing up for an unreasonable level of debt.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,web developer,2,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Way too expensive!,disapointed,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teaching Fellow,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Found job elsewhere,"Heart-broken, my partner is in London",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Photographer ,3,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,There is more affordable housing in Berlin ,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The rents are unaffordable and there is no accountability for landlords who rent out grotty, poorly managed and moldy rooms in shared houses. I am fed up with having my deposits taken so landlords can clean (£300 cleaning bill?) and redecorate (£250?!). E","Deeply upset. I moved to London at 18 to start my architecture degree and absolutely loved it. Coming from a tiny village in the south where nothing happened, London was so exciting. Now it's just a playground for the rich.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Charity Worker,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",I bought in a different part of London. ,"I grew up in a neighbourhood of London. It was, for much of my childhood and adolescence an unknown and undiscovered part of the city. It was very much a part of the inner city in the outer belt. I felt proud to be from there, it felt like a community with an identity. By the time my parents sold and we moved out, it was in the midst of a housing boom of people scrabbling for 'affordable' housing to buy near good schools. I watched as an influx of young professional couples, who looked and sounded like me, move in en mass. The desperation was almost palpable. When I came to buy I could no longer afford to live there because people like me had priced me out. I felt so conflicted. I was angry that I was being pushed out of my neighbourhood by others. How disgraceful that I cannot choose to live in the place I've considered home because of these property buying vultures! But I felt major guilt too. I knew I didn't have it half as bad as others, I had a job and an income. But importantly I felt part of the problem. Because the crazy money my parents got from their house they were able to give me a deposit that helped me buy a small flat somewhere else. In a moment I became part of the problem. I became a link in a chain passing the crap onto the next person, passing on higher prices, passing on higher rent, passing on spiralling gentrification that increased the cost of life's essentials. I love my flat, but whilst I resigned myself to the cost of a mortgage, I've yet to resolve the cost its having on wider society. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Ambulance Tehnician,3,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",I want to buy a home.,I feel sad that there's still false hope that London can retain it's long lost uniqueness.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graduate Sports Marketing/Operations,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","","To be within commutable distance of my job, in the city where most of my peers are. There was very little work in the area I want a career in outside London.","Excited about living in London, but daunted by the prospect of paying London prices. There are so many amazing things to do in London, but will I be able to afford them once I have paid for housing?",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,PhD Student ,2,"","",Within London,Hillingdon,"","","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",I really hate how isolated it is out here - I want to be within an hour of friends and to be able to choose social activities based on criteria other than commutability.,Excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,international development,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","",Denmark,Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"the daily commute from zone 3 made me sick, and i gradually saw the city i grew up in disappear to service rich people. ",relief tinged with sadness. i thought i would never leave london. but copenhagen is amazing and feel like a place that works and serves the people who live there in a equal way. ,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Public Servant,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","As a private renter priced out of renting on my own, let alone buying, I've been forced to move eight times in three years. The imminent prospect of number nine is one time too many.",Resigned,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Medical Secretary,2,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,To live with French partner.,Hesistant - will miss London and the excitement and diversity.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Security Consultant,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Camden,"","","","It's an amazing city, and it's where the best jobs are.",Very excited to be in such a vibrant place,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,copywriter,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,Within London,City of London,Cambridgeshire,"","",to find a better job,"very exciting, I adore London. But it is necessary, at the same time",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,"Director, hr",3,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Could not afford to buy a house to bring up family. So sold two bed flat and moved to detached 3 bed house with garden outside London.,Miss london - but love the quiet where I am now. People friendlier and don't have neighbours changing every two months from rentals. My neighbours haven't changed in two years now!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Urban Designer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",We moved out of London because of job instability and short contracts. Taking a less expensive rental by the sea and spending the difference on trains helps us split our risk if our jobs don't work out. ,"I wish I could have continued to live in London; I loved cycling to work and feel that neither my current nor previous situation has a future. We are starting a family and can't afford to buy a home, can't bear to commute all this way and can't get a job that allows me maternity cover. It is an impossible situation. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Director,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,I live a working class lifestyle on an upper middle-class pay packet. My girlfriend can't get a visa to stay in the UK. London isn't the be all and end all,Getting out whilst the 'London' brand on my CV is still worth something. It takes a while for the overseas perception to catch up with the London reality,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","","","","","","",Within London,Camden,"","","",More space,Anxious about the cost,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Recruiter,2,"","",Within London,Havering,"","","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","I need to save money on commuting, it's draining my bank account. I can't even begin to think about saving for a mortgage. However I can't imagine life outside of London",Great,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,teacher,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,Overseas,"","","",Greece,To settle down and have an adult life. In other words to make my own family.,"I'm excited about the new life i am about to start..a life under the eternal Greek light, with tasteful food, beautiful scenery and being surrounded by my beloved ones. Though I will have a better work - life balance, my heart is bleeding by leaving the city that i fell for at the very first sight. London looks like a lot with those relationships which take all of your energy but give you extremely good sex. Saying goodbye is inevitable but it is still hard to say.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Researcher,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,To find love. ,Heartbroken. I love London.,true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,IT,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Falling real terms salary for the past 7 years, living in a tiny cramped flat, unable to move. Everything London is famous for is unaffordable. This city hoovers up everything you've got and more. This is becoming a city for room sharing 'floaters' and multi-millionaires, not for working families.",Sad for my children. Because the best jobs will be here. Once you leave London it will be almost impossible to move back.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,PR,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"After 10 years of living and loving life in London, when I honestly appraise my quality of life - mediocre weather, long hours, competitive commutes that are just that bit too long, nature in rations - I think, actually... there may be somewhere better and brighter for me to stretch my legs out. ",Relieved and excited.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Writer,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Want to delay entry of the rat race as long as possible. Many of my friends are soon-to-be-lawyers and they're all miserable. I'd rather live frugally outside London than have to spend loads of money on rent, expensive pints and tube fares.",Excited. It will be nice to be somewhere the drinking water doesn't taste of chlorine.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,artist,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","",Italy,"rent too expansive and living a life so poorly in terrible conditions even earning more than min. wage, I went back to my own country.",strange,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Health Visitor,2,"","",Within London,Croydon,Kent,"","",Overseas,"","","",Jersey,"However much you love London, London does not love you",Sad but free,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Arts Producer,2,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Moving for love to end the long distance part of a relationship - he's still training so he can't live anywhere else for another two years,"Unhappy to be relocating, I miss London and the buzz and the huge amount of opportunity there - that's the main thing that's missing from Glasgow, and that in London you're operating on a world stage. But I'm also forgetting already how expensive and exhausting London was to live in, and that my boyfriend and I wouldn't be able to afford our lovely flat if it was in East London (where I lived for about 6 years), even though he's on a doctor's salary. From stories from friends, people are having to move further and further out, what I used to pay in rent, even having left within the last year would be impossible to find now, the 'cool' bits are getting shinier and more expensive, so I wonder if I'm not romanticising it a bit. I'm visiting in a week, but it's a hard graft, surviving there, it's a relentless city - a friend describes it as a tiger in a tiara. It's a beast, but jeez, I'd rather be part of it. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital designer,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Argentina,Within London,Newham,"","","","In Argentina things were pretty bad. As a professional it was very hard to make a living and it seems our society moves away from progress rather than towards it. I visited London as a tourist and fell in love with it. Here, there is a wide range of opportunities for career development, especially in design. I came back 10 months later and simply stayed.","Being 14000 km away from my country, the most difficult issue when relocating was leaving my family and coping with homesickness but I'm much happier in so many ways that it balances out.
In the future, I might relocate from London to somewhere else in the UK because the city can be very overwhelming sometimes, and we can't deny that prices are higher than anywhere else.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",I'm from scotland and life is better there,Can't happen soon enough,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Analyst Programmer,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,We are moving so we can afford a good upbringing for our children.,"We all miss England! Unfortunately, economics dictates what is best for us as a family.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic design / Video,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",Mexico,Within London,Ealing,"","","",Work.,It's good. London is great.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Nurse,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",London is overpriced on rent,happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Arts professional,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","We helped to foster a sense of community in our part of London and in doing so helped make it a more ""desirable"" place to live. People were attracted to a street where neighbours looked out for each other, had street parties, stopped to chat on the way to work. Rental and house prices went up. We were forced to move out because we could no longer afford to live in the community we had helped to build. ","The city we live in now is vibrant, friendly and we love living here but we did not want to leave London.
Stay in London not able to afford to buy, continue to pay ever increasing market rent on short term rental contracts with no security, be forced to move further and further out from the centre as area after area became gentrified and unaffordable.
Or leave our friends, community and jobs to find relative security and stability in another city?
We felt there was no choice.
",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",London is too expensive,"Not ideal - I review concerts, so I have to travel further at night",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Councillor,3,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,Hertfordshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Multiculturism has ruined what my home was,Feels like my home country,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student ,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Cheaper to live, cheaper to study and need to save money to pay for rent","Upset, but excited to have more money in my pocket.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelancer,1,"","",Within London,Brent,Berkshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Cost of living,Not impressed,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Mother,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To a larger house,Great,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,opera director,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"","","","","",london is the only place for real opportunities in my field,worried about how expensive london is,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,artist,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","My partner was offered a job in East Kent, relocating allowed her to take that job and crucially opened up the prospect of us being able to buy a property to live and for me to work in, something that was looking increasingly difficult if not outright impossible within London (especially for me to work out of more than a cupboard!)","On the one hand I'm very sad to leave London, especially on account of my friends and as someone who hopes to start a family soon - I had always envisaged bringing children up in London (as I was, and very proudly so). On the other hand we've moved to a town that is full of energy and optimism, where there's a great sense of openness & friendliness amongst people on a similar journey (there are quite a few!) and from long standing locals alike. We could have stayed in London but we wouldn't have the chance to create the exciting project we're about to embark on. As a place, I always miss London when I return, but rarely while I'm here. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","",,specialist manufacturer of adult outfits,10–49 employees,Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London. Horrid place full of horrid people.,Delighted to leave this rat hole.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,marketing,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Visa restrictions,Disapppointed. I love London and I would love to stay. We are part of the commonwealth.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT programmer,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,"Too expensive to live in london, and its a shit hole",Cant wait to leave,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Sales Graduate,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Opportunities,Nervous ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Officer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",I moved to London for a job.,At first it was lonely but exciting & a bit depressing as even with a decent wage it's a struggle to afford. Now I have gotten used to it & my wage has increased slightly but it's still depressing at times.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"","","","","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",London will always be home but the hustle and bustle eventually wore me down. There seemed to be no sense of community. I often wondered what would happen if I tripped while getting off the Tube. I had a sickening feeling that people would politely step over my injured body.,"I was nervous at first. I mean, I was giving up my friends, family and familiarity. And moving to Canada...somewhere I had visited once, when I was 14 years old.
But once I did it, I didn't once look back. BEST. DECISION. OF. MY. LIFE.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Recruitment,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Camden,"","","",I got a job here.,"Great! London is cheaper than Sydney to live in, with about a million times as many opportunities.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student ,1,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",It is too expensive for a student to live in London,"Sad about moving away from where I grew up, happy to be able to afford to live",true,internal
planning,individual,55â64,23509,5,jvYzwaZuAfMgsfHNXuv,50â249 employees,Within London,Newham,Hampshire,Wales,Iceland,Elsewhere in the UK,Hounslow,Cambridgeshire,The South East,Kiribati,BvfaIH http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,BvfaIH http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Artist/ Art Psychotherapist/Seed planter,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Detroit is calling me...A relationship and two children keep me located to a place a grow more ambivalent about each day,"Liberated and curious about what it really is that I'm leaving behind. London in 2025... Mmm, I wonder I see a lot of Cross Rail....
Ps, who will replace Robert Elms? ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Chef,1,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I can't afford to live here anymore,"Gutted, feel like unless your very rich we're being forced out...",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Musician,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",To continue living in London would mean having to drastically alter my artistic ambitions in favour of working a minimum wage job 6+ days a week.,Relieved.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Business sector,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,end of studies,sad,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Undergraduate ,3,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,As soon as I graduate it's unlikely I'll be able to afford to live in the city I was born in.,"I love London, I've spent my whole life here. But it's changing so quickly I don't think I'll enjoy living here much longer.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Buyers admin ,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Work ,Excited but will never have any money ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Director,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Price of housing,Ok,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"I've been here eight years. As a student it was ok to live on the bread line, eating beans on toast at the end of the month. Now in my thirties I'm still doing this. It's impossible to save to buy a house or plan for the future. My friends back home in Ireland (yes Ireland where there is 12% unemployment) don't seem to have these issues...Maybe I'm naive. But I can't stay here forever. ","Sad, I love London. Just don't think it loves me anymore. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Management Consultant,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Camden,"","","",Work,"My wife and I both work, her in tech and me in management consulting. And we can barely afford to live here.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Finance Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",To be closer to my partner and to my friends,Excited about the cultural opportunities but worried about costs and depleting my savings,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student,4,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",renting is too expensive. ive come to accept that if im going to buy a home it'll have to be away from london. relocating to yorkshire will allow me to save for a deposit. i want to move back to the south east.,"all my memories were made in london. houses in london are not treated as a home. its treated like an investment. it hurts that i cant buy a house in london, the london housing market is a mess. it favours people with money rather than the native londoners. its the unique mix of people that made the city so attractive, now its just rich kids, hipsters with hairsprayed beards and business CEOs chasing the ""british dream"". i feel empty",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Quality Compliance Officer,1,"","",Overseas,City of London,"","",Italy,Overseas,"",Berkshire,"",Canada,"If I ever had purpose and dignity in my life, this city has shamelessly took it away from me. I am 30 this year and I don't want to live just to pay my bills. ","I visited London as a tourist, fell in love with the most beautiful city in the world and decided to move here from Italy. Unfortunately the love was not mutual, I feel like I've been cheated on and scornfully mocked for so long and I simply can't take no more. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Engineer,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",So we can get a house,nervous,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Indonesia,Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,United States,The living cost here in London is too pricey that its difficult for me to manage my expenses with the minimum income.,I feel the need to find a more affordable places to stay and study,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Desigber,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",I got kicked out,Well not that good becouse of the rent rise,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"",1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","My rent has gone up by more than £200 a month in 4 years, but my income as a self employed person has gone down by £600 a month over the same period. ","I feel like I'm slowly being priced out of London. I'm moving in with my boyfriend who got his council flat in the 80s, and bought under right-to-buy. There's no way I'll be able to afford my own home in London now, but having allowed the market to get out of control, no politician is going to do what needs to be done to bring prices down. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Better job prospects and lower cost of living,Sad! I love London. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Event manager,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Every month is a struggle financially. My counterparts outside of London have a much better quality of life. ,"I hope I will return in the near future, but for now, the negatives are outweighing the positives. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",For university,I am really excited to live in London but I'm worried about the cost of staying here after my degree when I'm no longer supported by student finance. My loan doesn't even come close to covering my rent anyway,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,teacher,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","First time buyer, affordability of housing, better quality of life","Positive, making the first move away from busy central London. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Head of Marketing,6+,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Because my company moved to London.,"At the beginning I felt good as London offers a lot of things to do and it is one of the top cities in the world for marketers. However, now I think that it is pretty expensive and you cannot enjoy the things that the city offers because of the prices. Tourist dream about living in London, Londoners dream about living where tourists live.
I am 30 years old and I would love to buy a house here but it's impossible for me. A 20 years old two bedrooms flat here cost what cost a 3 rooms house with swimming pool in the south of Spain. House prices are just a bunch of numbers that doesn't make sense for somebody that knows a bit of math. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Career,Good. Been here around 2 years now.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Senior Copywriter,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","","We wanted to upsize from our 1 bedroom flat to a 3 bedroom house with garden, but couldn't afford to in London.",We didn't want to. We loved living in London and not just because it's where we work - the city is a vibrant and exciting place to be.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Business Development,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,Hertfordshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",I can't afford to put permanent roots down in London. I'll live with my parents for 2 years until I have enough for a deposit on a property. I also want to be nearer my aging parents. ,"Mix feelings. I'm resigned about not being able to afford to live in London long term. Whilst London still excites me I guess I don't need to live in the city to get what I need from it. However, I feel there's a risk that I could be distancing myself from opportunities by leaving the city. That said I feel I can make the most of wherever I go. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Copywriter,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Sun, sea, sand, affordable housing, schooling and travel - London has none of it. Melbourne does.",Fantastic - now I'm not there anymore. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Motion Graphic Designer,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Work,Great,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Doctor of medicine,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"Lifestyle, affordability",It's a shame,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student ,4,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,There is nothing here for me anymore,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Speech therapist ,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",To get a house we can afford. If we stay here we could not get as much for our money. Also for more peace and quiet and green. ,Excited but also a bit annoyed to be away from some places I know and like a lot. Fearful of moving to to where there is less diversity. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Music PR,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I can't afford to live here despite being a graduate and having ""done everything right"" up to this point.","Upset as I have lived here all my life. I was born and raised in south east London. It's sad that I can't hope to rent let alone buy where I grew up. My parents were freelance musicians when I was born, and able to rent a flat and raise my younger sister and I, in zone 2. Could you imagine that happening now? It just wouldn't.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"seld employed, coffee roaster",4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","As much we think it's the best place for children to grow up, we just couldn't afford to sustain an enjoyable, and comfortable, family life in London. We also spent the last 5 years in Hackney completely surrounded by building works - with flat after flat being constructed around our townhouse. It was unpleasant to hear construction work 7 days a week, and we never felt like we were truly home, because there was constantly restricted access to our road. ","We're really disappointed to have left, but hope to be in a better financial position once our children are older to move back",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,65 and older,retired,1,"","","","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",I have already relocated 10 years ago but wanted to voice my opinion on the changing face of London Insecurity is a around me and anyday now I cn be a target for having my home compulsory purchased as I live in an ex Concil house. I love this area of Fulh,"I hope that my house, surrounded on 4 sides by developments of luxury housing won't be the next target",false,guardian
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Bexley,Kent,"","",Overseas,"","",The North of England,Jersey,"Because despite London being a buzzing city, it is the loneliest place to be. ",I feel like I'm going home to somewhere I belong. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,Translator,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,Westminster,"","","",French taxes and economic atmosphere keep getting worse and Marine Le Pen may be the next president of France,I LOVE LONDON!!!!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,This amazing city is losing its cohesive community and turning more into a mechanized den of high maintenance. Sadly out of my reach. ,"I feel very sad, more like being thrown out of my parental home.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"I came halfway across the world a to begin my career as a teacher after graduating in September. A new year, new start. I can barely afford to eat two meals a day, let alone commute to work everyday. No one told me it would be this hard. It's just a matter of saving enough to get a ticket back home.",Moving back to Australia will be a massive relief on my own well being. It's rough in London. I've learnt a lot about myself. I just don't want to worry about not being able to afford to catch a train and considering fare evading just so I can get to work anymore.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"The quality of life in London is just too low - even when you're well off you still have to put up with the pollution, the over crowded streets and restaurants, and the badly maintained infrastructure.","We thought London could become our home, but at some point the compromises you have to make in terms of life quality just don't add up.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Venue manager,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Because the daily anxiety due to the cost of rent, travel and food, sadly overpowers any creative projects.",I'm not sure I would go if Berlin didn't have such low cost rents ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,graduate digital advertiser,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Work,Went to uni in London but somehow have less disposable income compared to when I was a student and less free time. So I feel I have joined the rat race.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"Because London has simply become too expensive to live as a single teacher who's making less than £2000.00 a month, between rent, transport, bills and other things. I'm over 35 so I think that my time of flat sharing has come to an end and as much as I love this city I don't feel like it's the perfect match for me anymore. I've come to realize that I want simple things like having dinner/lunch/tea with friends in my or their house rather than meeting them in a pub or even a fancy bar in central London because everybody shares or lives too far for you to go to their place.","I'm French and have lived in Paris for several years before, so going back there feels like going back to what is familiar and who I really am after all, despite all the reasons that also made me leave Paris. I chose the quality of life over the fancy and exciting lifestyle.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,unemployed ,1,"","",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",So I can move in with my partner.,Uncertain. The jobs I am qualified for are mostly based in London so I will probably have to commute back. It will be marginally cheaper to live in Kent but not by much.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Intern,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Northern Ireland,"",Within London,"","","","",Chasing the dream,Nervous about having an impossible the dream,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,On a career break,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,London has grown hostile. It no longer feels home. I am opting out of the rat race. ,"I will always love London, if it was sunnier it would be the best city on earth. But it feels right to change. I am happy about the change. The world is big, I want to explore other ways of living",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Post-Grad Student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Study,"London is a marvellous international city, but I see that most of the people make ends meet by working in low-paying and no-career jobs, not to mention outrageous rental prices. It can be really frustrating.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Administration,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I'm fed up of working full time while having to live like a student (in a shared house).,"It's a good step in the circumstances, but London shouldn't have these circumstances. You should be able to afford to rent a modest but decent flat of your own, particularly if you're working full time.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,creative professional,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",I've been here two years and still everything feels impossible without financial help from my parents. My lack of independence is suffocating and depressing.,"Disheartened, disillusioned about life and sad to leave behind the availability of great art and culture.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Financier,3,"","",Within London,"","","","",,"","","","",Can't afford a family home,Sad.... None of my friends nor I can afford to live in London area we grew up in ,false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Nanny,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","Korea, Republic of",Overseas,"","","",Spain,I feel that I live on a capitalisim showroom,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,charity director,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","Housing, childcare and travel costs have conspired reduced my disposable income to such a small level I would be just as well off on half my salary living outside of London. I see no long-term prospects for raising a family here in these circumstances.","I'm positive, now, but it has taken time for me to come around to the idea. I will have to quit my job and retrain, but that is something I could never afford to do in London. That tells me my future opportunities lie outside of London now.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance creative- designer maker/ actor,2,"","",Within London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",London is too expensive to enjoy. I am finding myself hating a city I once loved- my birth home but it doesn't feel like I can survive here and have a decent quality of life and still maintain my creative lifestyle ,Mixed. Sad as I LOVE London. But hopeful that I will find a diverse and open community to be free within. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Actuary,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Zimbabwe,Within London,Islington,"","","",Job opportunities,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Program Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,City of London,"","","","I am stepping up in my career and London is the only option, after living in Brussels for a while.",Excited and slightly worried about the magnitude of this change. But I can take it.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Charity worker,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"I don't know anyone (not exceedingly well off) who's thriving in London. But living in London, particularly as a single person, is completely impossible unless you were able to buy a flat 8 years ago. I'm too old to be flat-sharing but salaries are so low for experienced and qualified professionals in my field that rent, particularly, leaves me with less to live on than when I was a student 15 years ago! Here, I earn almost twice as much so I am able to live a decent quality of life for someone in their 30s and really enjoy what a vibrant capital city has to offer!","It's so difficult to move away from your family and friends, particularly. Relocating can be really lonely. I never had the money to really enjoy London though so as far as the city is concerned, I don't feel like I'm missing out on much. It was always a city I felt on the outside looking in at...",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,"",1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Because the London I loved has been socially cleansed and gentrified and is now only exciting if your are rich or willing to live with a big debt. As I cannot see a change in the profit-before-people attitude soon, I'm off.",Very very sad.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,5,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Only meeting the right people at the right time can let you develop a nice career. Either that or being filthy rich or incredibly handsome. ,Grateful,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Cheaper, more affordable living in comparison. Better cycling, less crowded and noisy place.",Good.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Social Media Manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Berkshire,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","","To be with our friends, to be closer to work","Relocating gave us back time and opportunities. Opportunities to see friends more, opportunities to spend more time together as husband and wife, opportunities to do more in this amazing city. But it can't be permanent, how can it when house prices are so high? If we have a baby, one income won't do it. We'll have to move.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Nhs manager,3,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Need more space as we have had a baby. Couldn't afford enough bedrooms or garden in London.,"It is a pity to have to move, although there are benefits such a more green space",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teaching,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Cyprus,Life in london is not affordable,I wish I could afford continue living and working in london. I feel I belong here...,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,lecturer/architect,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Quality of life. I have been in London for 18 years. It'd be nice to cut down on commuting, less stress and breathing fresh air.",Both excited and anxious.,true,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Westminster,"","","","evicting us illegaly, thank god we found a shitty liv-in guarians in soho (live-in guardians it's a consequence of all this madness, it should not exist as a company)",as soon as i graduate (june) i'm going to leave this privatised concrete jungle,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Music Administrator,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I started a career here and it's been great experience, but my income is as good as it's ever going to get and it barely covers my rent.","I'm torn. Working in the arts means working in London if you want to get anywhere, but it's not a sustainable way to live. I'm looking forward to some space, and stability, but will miss the music.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,The South East,"",My husband's job but also the ability to buy housing outside London... ,Very mixed but also aware of the immediate financial benefits,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,charity worker,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,"","",,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Stay at home mum,3,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,My husband and I had an unplanned child and we have no place in London now. Housing is unaffordable and childcare is unaffordable and poor. Everything London now offers is completely unattainable for our family.,Sad to leave all our dear friends but the lifestyle and standard of living pull is too strong.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,IT Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"I left London for love and got lucky in negotiating a flexible work arrangement. In my sector, broadband quality is more important than location.","I miss London's expansive, limitless possibilities. I have always found work there and I wonder what will happen when my contract ends.
Sometimes I return to London and bathe in its anonymity - exhilarating in small doses. The London I grew up in hasn't existed in years - my community is scattered across the northern Home Counties. So when I visit even the familiar places of childhood, I'm a stranger. It's less heartbreaking to be a stranger in a new place.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,4,"","",Within London,Bromley,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"","",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Office Manager,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",London is no longer the London i fell in love with. Bland and greedy it's becoming a cultural wasteland that i no longer want to be a part of (even if i could afford my £400K 1 bed flat in Stepney Green). RIP London. We will mourn you.,Cant wait to be honest.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Theatre technician,2,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London was far too expensive for the wage I was making. I was overworked (80+ hours/week) and barely made enough to pay my share of rent and bills, nevermind anything else.","Happy and sad all at the same time. London was my home, the big city I've always wanted to live in. But, for less I was paying for my one bed basement flat in zone 6 across from a council estate, I have a one bedroom house just outside Bristol city centre.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,writer,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Indonesia,"Because I simply couldn't afford to maintain a lifestyle of any kind on the money I was earning. It was either take a second job, or live the creative dream in paradise, saving more cash every month than I could ever have dreamed of in the city.",It was a sad necessity.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Account Exec,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Gibraltar,An opportunity came up within my company to work abroad,"I spent two years missing London, but I've now come to terms with the reality that I'd need to double my salary to move back.",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Photographer,6+,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","","I share my house with seven potheads whom I can't stand. I have a job I can't stand, but at least allows me to survive - and it isn't minimum wage. The only thing that stops me from going back to my country is my ambition: London is the only place where I can make it.","I'm going to live with some long time friends, good people, so I'm a bit happier. But knowing that it's unlikely I'll ever be able to afford even renting my own place is devastating.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,translator,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","For financial reasons, mostly. The rent for my shoebox-sized studio flat has increased 25% in the last 4 years while my salary has stayed frozen, and I hear it's the same for most people renting in London. It's just out of proportion. Years ago, with every rent increase, I would think: ""Oh, what's a little financial struggle? You're living in the most exciting town EVER!"". Sadly, the excitement doesn't make up for the struggle anymore.","I'm sure I'll miss London a bit, but I'm very excited and looking forward to relocating.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Media,4,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","How can I bring up my children in a two bedroom flat in Hanwell when we could move to Kent, have better schools, my commute would go down and we'd have a three-bedroom house with a mortgage half the size?",It's hard to marry the fact that London is totally unaffordable but you can't live anywhere else because it's where all the jobs are.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing Manager,4,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Too expensive to raise a family in London. Looking for a better work/life balance and a lower cost of living.,Relieved.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Media,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"Lifestyle reasons, money, crime, housing costs
",Good,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",London is too expensive,I am happy to have more money at my disposal ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Pensions Administrator,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","Cannot afford to buy or rent property large enough for a family. Currently paying £1,450 a month rent for a small 1 bedroom flat with no outside space and we have a baby on the way. Housing market in London is a joke. ","Happy, as going to live by the sea. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Filmmaker,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Merton,"","","",It's difficult to work in the cinema industry in Spain,"Excited, even though is really difficult here too.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Sales,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Haringey,"","","",It is the best city on Earth. I am doing everything in my power to move back - even though I know I will not make the amount of money I do in the US. The sacrifice is worth it.,Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,musician,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","","","","","","","",Anoyed,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital Account Manager,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","The next step in our lives is to buy a house. A step that, on our salaries, London cannot cater for.","I am not a Londoner by birth, so my strongest feeling is sadness for the people who have to leave that can really call this city home.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Teacher,4,"","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","My wife and I have good, well paid jobs with a modest lifestyle. We can't break even each month! I'm working my ass off just to survive and can't do the things that make me happy.","Sad. I love London, but it's not sustainable. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Chartered Accountabr,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",I relocated for the increased number and variety of job opportunities in my field that are on offer in London. I also have loved the 'buzz' with every visit to the city and have many friends here.,Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications Strategist and Copywriter,1,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I've been in London for 15 years, but am from Yorkshire originally. Most of London circle are buying houses, but when I look at what I can afford in Yorkshire for the same price as run-down studio hovel in London, I find the very idea of forking out half a million pounds on something I don't love downright disgusting. London is a global money sink, channelling wealth from those who focus on living their lives into the pockets of those who focus on money at the expense of anyone. It makes me kinda sick.","Torn. I love the countryside, but miss my friends and the life we lived.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Communications Officer,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Current cost of rent combined with the hopes to save is too much of a struggle. I want a better quality of life. I can pay for a room in London and for the same cost a flat back in the Midlands.,Relieved.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Writer,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",To be in London and to wave goodbye to all of my money.,If everything wasn't so expensive I wouldn't be so miserable,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Freelance Copywriter,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I wake up more depressed each morning. Everything that made East London my home, is gone. ","London's clouded my memory, but i'm pretty sure I was happier before the internet told me to move here.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",3/4 of my salary is going to pay my rent and transport. I'm afraid I'll cease to exist if I stay,I feel like I've been left no other choice,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Marketing manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Rent and cost of living far too expensive,Sad!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Music licensing manager,2,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","Cheaper and nicer homes, safer neighbourhoods and good communities where neighbours actually talk to each other. In London we would struggle to afford a studio flat even in zone 5, in Hertfordshire we bought a 3 storey house with front and rear gardens.",Happy! I love being able to leave the madness of London behind after work.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Product Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","",Switzerland,Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,I was offered about 3x more pay than the equivalent job in London so relocating was a no brainer.,I miss London loads but I fly back every weekend or so.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Communications,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Islington,"","","",Job,"Was happy to speak English again, but don't feel I can afford to raise a family here — pertinent as I am pregnant.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Politcal Communications,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Saudi Arabia,It has become too expensive. ,"A part of the work I did was spinning the answer to the question why London is changing to soften the blow for those affected. It was my job. Now that I have left myself, I've realized that few inside the ""system"" are working to preserve a London for all, and those who are often do so to little real effect. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Financial services,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",More space & access to schools,Sad to leave an area we like,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Retail,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Family,"London changed, less opportunities extremely costly. Price of living is too expense can't see me staying for long. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Accounting proffesional,4,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Too many immigrants,Sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Company Director,3,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Can't afford a place big enough to raise a family.,"At first - gutted. But now seeing how much more you get for your money outside London, I feel we were being exploited when we lived there.",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,design manager,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Iceland,Room-renting for life doesn't sound like my kind of a scenario. And so doesn't a race with no finish line. ,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Private teacher,3,"","",Within London,Bexley,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","house prices, quality of community","I am happy with my new place but the increase in distance to London (increased travel cost, travel time and thus childcare cost) means that it is no longer feasible for me to work in London. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,User Experience Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Better quality of life,fine,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Creative,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,City of London,"","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Event Manager,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Jobs as an event manager are non existent in the Midlands. ,I feel sad that even by doing what I love on a decent salary that I won't be able to make sufficient savings or afford my own house for a long time as the cost of living in London is so high. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,xxxx,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","THIS IS FUCKING BULLSHIT >>>> WHERE ARE THE MARGINALISED VOICES, NOT THE ONES GENERALLY DOING THE SAME UNDER CAPITALISM. OH SO SAD billboard quote >>>> 'I AM OVEREDUCATED AND OVERQUALIFIED AND FEEL YOU DESERVE LONDON :('",xxxx,false,internal
planning,business,"","","",Medical,50–249 employees,Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",The cost to run our business in London is no longer a viable business option. We plan to take 1/3 of our employees with us as it's cheaper to move them then it is to stay another 6 months in London. ,We are excited to bring our business to Newcastle and the tax incentives are great! But we really wish we didn't have to leave home. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,engineer,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Fancied a change. But Clapton (where I used to live) was getting quite expensive,Quite good,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Project manager,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I needed to get away from the stress of the City,"I am sad to have left, but it's so unrealistic to try and sustain a career in the arts as well as paying your bills in the City. I wanted a better quality of life.",true,internal
planning,business,"","","",Contracting,0–9 employees,Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Ex-Student,1,"","",Within London,Richmond upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Trying to maintain a living in the capital is impossible. I was depressed. I had 3 0 hour jobs and still no money.,Resigned to it!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Islington,"","","",I love London; there's so much to do and it's a creative and vibrant city.,"Mixed feelings. I love it here and I can afford to rent a 1br in a decent location, but hopes of ever being able to buy something are gone. For that reason, I'll probably move out of London in the next couple of years.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Planner,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Southwark,"","","",I'm dreaming about London because I want to experience life through the eyes of a different culture that I also admire. And that is going to happen in London. ,"I'm frightened. I'll miss my family, my friends and the comfort of the hugs I can count on. But I'm counting on London to hug me back. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Full Time Student and Part Time working,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Rent price is cheaper,"It was a step due to save money. It is incredible what the living situation makes of people in Lindon. I've never been so stressed about if it is possible to sleep properly every day than since I live in London and have to accept that just anybody, the first one who pays for the room will be my new Flatmate with all his/her habits and no Behavior..",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist ,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"Unaffordable rents and lack of opportunities. London is loosing its identity and becoming a money driven, barren place.",London will always be home and I miss its people but so far I am relieved to have left.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Musician,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Had to move as landlord is selling. Hackney has become unaffordable. Haringey is often much cheaper.,I'm happy to live in a new part of London and not feel pointlessly sentimental about an area which is changing rapidly - not always for the better. Hence happy to move to an area which doesn't feel as socially divided as the previous one.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Career prospects,"Amazing, I love this city. Already feel the pounds falling out of my pocket.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,2,"","","","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",£ + Quality of Life + Size of house + Buying a home for the future ,+,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Tree surgeon,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",I cannot make a life here.,I'm positive about it.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Marketing,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,London is too expensive to even consider buying a home. Even in the grittiest parts of the city.,Bittersweet.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Service Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",I do not want to live in London in a tiny expensive home. The same price in the county will get me 5 bedrooms!,Happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Student,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I was paying £900/month for a poisonous flat, paying £120/month to get to work, leaving £500 expendable income... Now I'm in Leeds, my rent has halved, my boyfriend and I share a large two bed flat, we walk to work. My expendable income, for savings, holidays or whatever... has nearly tripled...",Incredibly happy,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Trainer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","","Moldova, Republic of",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",job,great,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Creative Director,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",For better quality of life,Great!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,nurse,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",It was too expensive to stay ,"depressed, I think about London and what I had every day while living in a village where I know no one and there is nothing to do. I am 30 minutes drive to the nearest city and quite frankly it is a deprived dump. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Visitor Assistant in a museum,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","","Distances to work are too long, the commute is tiring and takes up nearly two hours on both the tube and mainline trains. Also properties in the area I am moving to are cheaper. ","I like my council now, but I need to cut the time of the commute as it is wearing me down significantly. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Account Director,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",Lifestyle standards decreasing - need more space,Sombre,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lawyer,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Time to grow up and try save! Something I found wasn't possible for me in London. ,"Mixed emotions. I will always miss London and remember my time there with fondness. However, I'm excited about the next chapter in my life. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Bedfordshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Better lifestyle and more opportunities.,I'll be happy to move away from UK.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Commercial Animator,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I wanted to experience a different way of living. After earning more than I ever had, I still wasn't satisfied, so I left for a new chapter.","After being away for a year, I want to move back to London, I miss it's unique energy. But I have no idea how I would be able to move back without substantially lowering my quality of living. In Berlin I have my own beautiful apartment for what I used to flatshare for a run down place in London.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,2,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"A lack of post-graduate jobs, affordability, and gradual stifling of culture and character.","Excited but ultimately bitter that I have to leave my friends, family and history behind, possibly never to live in the city I grew up in again.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","As a student, London is far too expensive ",Like my opportunity is being taken away from me,false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Photographer,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","I used to live in London and moved away to have children. Now I realise how much I miss the vibrance, opportunities and interactions. There is always something happening and something new to encounter. I want my children to experience real life.","Excited. Terrified that it won't work out. I lived here in my twenties and fell in love with the place. It was the making of me. This time it might chew me up and spit me out. But like everything, a place is what you make of it and London offers so much if you are fortunate enough to be able to receive it.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Account Manager,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"",The South West,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",It's not normal to spend half of your salary in rent and oyster. I can't live on my own even though I work 8 hrs per day for 5 days a week. London is a Carnival for rich people and tourists. No future for me. ,"Excited but sad at the same time. I feel like I've wasted three years of my life in London because everybody leaves the city and I've wasted so much money in food, rent and transport. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Fundraiser,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",We want a to start a family and cant afford a property big enough where we currently live,"We are lucky to only be moving one zone further out, but saddened as we would love to continue to live where we are.",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Southwark,"","","",Started university course in September 2014,I had high expectations about the city. London has lived up to every single one. I consider the higher prices as merely including a happiness tax.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project manager,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Closer to the A40/M40 and family friendly. ,"I wanted to start a new career, London was probably my only chance to do that. In my opinion in the whole of the UK no place is like London. In A sense I had to locate, financially I was better off in Birmingham, however, London offers more access. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,5,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",I am studying abroad,"Despite my housing costs being part of my program fees (therefore I have no ongoing rent problems), food itself is so expensive and has created stress and unwanted burden. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Marketing Coordinator,5,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","","",Visa expiration,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Principal,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Overseas,"","","",India,London is becoming too expensive which makes me feel dull and depressed. I want to thrive to a brighter place in life and make something of myself without the worries of expenses,"Excited for a brighter future, with many more opportunities than I would have got in London",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,3,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"London doesn't care about me because I don't have money or power so I'm going to take my chances elsewhere. Enjoy your ""democracy"" Londoners.",I'm going to miss my friends and family but it'll be better in the long run.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,social media analyst,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","",Italy,Overseas,"","","","",Life quality,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Teacher,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","","","","","","",Cannot afford a family home where I grew up.,A necessity but glad I did. The quality of life is much better.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,freelancer,,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,"","","","",To pursue a career.,"London is a shark tank, full of despicable managers and devilish landlords. I don't intend or see myself having a household anytime soon. For us, the immigrants, a room has to suffice. A room that is 600 a month or more. It's lovely to see Britons worry a",false,guardian
planning,individual,45–54,Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Can't afford the rent,good snd bad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer + illustrator,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,"","","","",The building where I had rented a live work studio for 8 years was being redeveloped for luxury flats,Very unhappy but it's no longer possible for me to find a suitable space at an affordable price in the area I lived in ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Dance Artist,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,My visa kicked me out. They are happy to take your money for a masters degree (for which I got a distinction) but God help you if you actually want to stay and build on the networks you've established there.,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Graduate with International Sales experience,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"In a 1,5 years I have moved 5 times trying to find a balance between the room prices, location and transport. It is just too stressful living here. None of the opportunities that it provides is worth it.
And yes, I said room, not a flat or a house. I am not sure what type of job I have to do or how many years I have to wait to be able to afford a house. You are always renting, this way you lose some sense of self as you are living in others people house under their roof. You cannot call it home, eventually you are just a guest there!","People have judged me about moving away from London as they say I am giving up and loosing many opportunities by doing so! London is good for a job break or something temporary, but unless you have been born here with some solid background, as a foreigner coming here it is very unlikely you will be able to build a HOME for yourself here. Neither physically nor emotionally. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graduate Student,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,Within London,Southwark,"","","",For graduate study,Good,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","London is just too busy, stressful and expensive and my quality of life suffers as a result. I'm tired of being laughed out of estate agents. I've had a good run and enjoyed so much of the culture and variety offered here but it's time for some space and fresh air now. ","I'm a little sad about it. Mostly I feel resigned to it. I feel out of step with what the city offers now and think it is better to go and try something different, cleaner and simpler than to become bitter.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Consultant,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Despite earning a decent salary and having decent savings I can't justify spending it all on a small two bed flat in a not-so-great area. ,I love London but the insane prices make me feel I can have a better quality of life elsewhere,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"In Sweden education is free, in London it costs a fortune ","I will miss it every day. Everything but my cold, expensive flat.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Strategy Analyst, consumer packaged goods",1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,I am able to use my UK qualifications fully in Canada and am able to afford a lifestyle that is unsustainable in the UK.,"",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT System Administrator,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Rent prices became too high.,Estate agents are deliberately pushing up rent prices with fixed term contracts with automatic price increase at the end of term and mandatory renewal fees. Ridiculous.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial Analyst,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,"With the cost of living and high taxes, I cannot ever hope to save enough money to afford to settled down in London, the city I grew up in, despite having a relatively well-paid job. Buying a house, or having the type of life my parents had, is completely unattainable for most people my age. ",Sad. My life is in London. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Business Owner,2,Tech,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Better opportunities in NYC,"Happy, sad and excited at the same time. ",true,internal
planning,individual,45–54,photographer,5,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,There is no chance to raise a family when you have a job in a creative profession. ,It's very sad. Relocating is a purely pragmatic decision. The decision is made for me.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Self Employed,4,"","",Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Work,"",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Merchandiser Planner,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,For a better quality of life and brighter prospects of owning my own house.,"It wasn't an easy choice, I love London and so proud to have had the opportunity to live there, but my future in London looked very limited. I felt like no amount of money or no matter how hard I worked would be enough to climb the ladder.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I dreamed of living in London my whole life. After 3 great years, I had to move out when my living costs took up 80% of my salary.",I'll miss the city I fell in love with as a child.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Film,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",More opportunities for my career to progress in London.,"Really excited, but terrified of the cost of living, huge rent prices and the cost of travel.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","","Can't afford to live centrally in a home where we have fewer neighbours / less noise / modern sound insulation compared to where we are now. We own 50% of a shared ownership property but can't afford to buy the remainder. In our block of flats, we have 9 neighbours that share a party structure with us one way or another and we can't stand the constant noise. It feels like we missed our one chance to buy a decent home close to where we work through the shared ownership scheme so now we have to leave.","Nervous about the impact on our life of cost / length of commute. Excited to understand a new part of london but feel sad about needing to leave the parts of london where we've lived for the past 10 years, especially those we've seen change during our time here from 'edge lands' to vibrant and exciting places. We've invested time and energy and, cheesy though it sounds, love into these places and now that they're appealing to everyone else, we're excluded from them financially.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Writer and editor,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"","Once I found out I was pregnant, we had to move. Despite being on good salaries, we couldn't afford to raise a family in London. A 2 bed flat within easy reach of work was beyond our means. ","We love Wales - but we do miss London. I think that London's becoming a place that most people will only experience as a 'life stage', and not somewhere people they can easily make a home. It's sad. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"",1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Born in London; moved to Kent at the decision of my parents during early childhood; now returning to 'home'.,"Positively. It's an exciting time to live in this city, with all of the constant cultural developments taking place.",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,designer,6+,"","","","","","","",Overseas,"","","",Italy,personal reasons,i'd like to move back,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,"",Teacher ,1,"","",Within London,Harrow,Bedfordshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","","My new job was the main attraction, but the fact I could actually afford to buy my first house here was a major factor. ",Initially worried about leaving London - now delighted. It was overrated and stressful. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial Operations Specialist,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","It was impossible to live above water in London. I was paying the same amount to live in a tiny box in a shared house as I am currently to live in a two bedroom flat with a garden and garage in Nottingham. I was made redundant by my employer shortly after graduating with a first honours degree. I tried for several months to find employment in London and found it impossible to find a job - it seemed like there were no jobs going at all, let alone a job which would enable me to survive in the city. ","I feel forced out of the city I was born in. In many ways I feel large swathes of London has lost its culture and community to the impact of evangelical corporate hegemony. However, I am looking forward to building a new home in the Midlands where it seems so far opportunity has been better to find and my quality of life has drastically improved.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,manager,3,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Need more space / a garden and cannot afford it here, already moved out of central London to get on property ladder, now need to move even further out",Wish i did not have to,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,consultant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Westminster,"","","",job offer,"",false,internal
planning,business,55â64,86217,2,xrGLUzNlTeynUhh,10â49 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Harrow,Oxfordshire,The Midlands or East Anglia,"Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,Hertfordshire,The Midlands or East Anglia,Brunei Darussalam,ETqwqS http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,ETqwqS http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Nepal,I need to miss London in order to come back. ,Excited.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,55–64,consultant,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Belgium,Within London,Hackney,"","","","","",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Financial services worker,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",For work,"I love London, and I've had to come and go over the years. When I was younger, it just seemed like the land of opportunity, where if you worked hard enough you could strike gold. Over the years I've learnt this is not the case: you'll only strike gold if you had it already.
As much as I want our love affair to continue, I don't think I'll stay, because at the end of the day, London is just a bit of a gold digger really. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Information professional,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","I can't afford to live in the area that I grew up in and which was pleasant to live in, and never will be able to. The increasing overcrowding and pollution means that most of my free time is spent escaping London for some quiet and fresh air. My house, w","I'm going to spend 3 hours a day commuting, but I need fresh air and greenery, and I want to live somewhere where everything doesn't look the same. I think I would have moved anyway, but I'm sad that as a born and bred Londoner I have grown to hate London",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Interface Designer,1,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","It's cheaper to find a nice place to live, but I also feel like I need a change","Excited, but I'll miss London. I'll probably come back. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Creative Director,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,"Things now feel stuck in London, the economic squeeze goes from the middle down, and it has frozen social mobility and creativity. ","I love London, but opportunities are stronger in many cities abroad that have better services, less competition and a better distribution of capital. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Campaigner for a human rights charity,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I was made redundant and couldn't face trying to struggle any longer to just stay afloat and keep paying the rent in an increasingly unaffordable city.,I feel glad to move out of London in some ways: the long hours I worked and the commuting meant I hardly saw my kid. The crazy rent we paid to our landlord meant that even on two good salaries we would never be able to save for a deposit. But I miss the d,false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","The cost of living in London just isn't sustainable for me. I'm working hard just to make ends meet, but unable to save for the future.","Mixed feelings. I'm glad to have found a good job in my field outside of London, and I'll have more options open to me financially and practically. But I'll miss the buzz and connectedness of London.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Unemployed/Student ,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",I was living in a flat share until a property letting agency bought the building and issued court orders for everyone to vacate.,"I'm angry, exhausted and still homeless.",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Sustainability consultant,3,"","","","","","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hampshire,"","",Schools and quality of life,Scared- is there life outside London?,true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",To be able to afford a 2-bed or 3-bed place; we'd like to start a family.,"I don't see any other option. I read that every minute spent commuting makes you unhappier, on average- I'm scared of that. I don't want to miss my kids growing up because I'll be stuck on a train.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Software Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",Could have a much better quality of life elsewhere,"I don't want to leave, but I don't want to pay extortionate rent for the rest of my life either.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Freelance consultant,2,"","",Overseas,Camden,"","",Israel,Within London,Westminster,"","","",Work,Not sure yet. Grew up in London.,true,internal
"",individual,45–54,Marketing,4,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","As someone who moved to London from the north aged 21, I now find 30 years later I am in the heart-breaking position of watching my adult children leave this magical city, because they can't afford to rent or buy here. I'm devastated they won't be near me","",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,property manager,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",The rent in Tooting Broadway has rocketed by 20% within one year - it was cheaper to get a mortgage and buy a flat in the infamous Croydon,Totally priced out of the area I work and have lived for the last 10 years,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,The South East,"","For a few years we rented two bedrooms in a house share in Hackney, my boyfriend had moved there a few years earlier... By 2013-4 the rent was ridiculous ~ especially on two shop worker incomes. Our lives for six months consisted of making enough money to pay this months rent and then finding enough money for the next. Eventually, he got a scholarship for a PHD outside of the city, the business we started to supplement our income became nominally successful and I only had class three times a week. We realised it would be cheaper (more than half) to live outside of London, with me using the last of my student loan to commute back. So, in September, we left.
","I'm very happy where we live now, but like a lot of people in the arts - living in London was something I had geared towards since a young age. I am quite sad that that period of time only lasted from 18-22. On revisiting and seeing the shops we worked in continue to struggle and cafes/galleries we frequented shutting down... Walking the city is becoming like chasing ghosts.
",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","Too expensive to live. Rent is extremely high and as a postgrad student everything is in zone 1.
Hoping to move once classes are over and work on dissertation from other location different to London.",disappointed,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Auditor,1,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,London is too expensive to save any money,Sad,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Script Supervisor ,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,"Turning 30 my partner and I didn't want to house share anymore. There comes a time when you want your own space, to shower with the door open, maybe own a pet, London makes that very difficult.","I spent 11 years struggling to make London work, if I wasn't in love I would probably still be trying. I still see it as home.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Project Manager,3,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"","I became a father and wanted to provide my family with a better life. I was willing to put up with the extortionate cost of living in London when I wasn't a parent but I wasn't willing to sacrifice my child's development in life for the sake of paying through the nose living in London. I now live in Brighton in a lovely 3 bedroom house, with a garden, within walking distance to the sea. My wage is the same as London but my child is thriving with the freedom he has.","I miss London but it is becoming a play ground for the rich - to have two earners on £50k+ and not be able to get on the housing ladder is untenable! London will always have a place in my heart, but the change was for the good!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Tender Manager (Business Writer),2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","",Australia,Overseas,"","","",Australia,"We would never have be able to afford to buy a house in London. We moved 18 months ago and now own a piece of this Earth, having bought a 3 bedroom home.","I miss London; its diversity and all my friends and family. But, life is so much better now I have this thing called work-life balance.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Warehouse Clerk,4,"","",Overseas,"","","",Latvia,Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Opportunities. ,Excited. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Linguist,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,"Sick and tired of London. Prices are ridiculous! Salaries do not match real spending anymore. Renting is a joke! Some places should even be illegal to rent but somehow landlords are still able to rent them for crazy amount of money. I now pay 1/3 of the rent I used to pay in London for a place 3 times bigger, but I'm still in the heart of the capital city. In London, you basically live for working. All your money goes for rent and transportation...well, don't get me started on the tubes on rush hours please...like animals...with no aircon in summertime, and with delays and issues on a daily basis. Masochists do love London...I am not one!",Never been happier!,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Fashion Designer ,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",I couldn't afford to pursue my career aspirations and live in London. I was missing out on valuable career developing opportunities because I had to pay extortionate rent.,"Initially I felt like a failure but, I no longer have a fear of missing out. There is a world that exists outside of London, it's much cheaper and just as fun. London's a 40 minute train ride away, it takes that long to get across town in rush hour. I've got the best of both worlds ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,"Freelance Photographer, Journalist, Scholar, and Artist.",1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Since the late 90's property market inflationary pressure has accelerated, awash in a tsunami of surplus wealth flowing from B.R.I.C. plutocrats, oligarchs, oil despots, and Q.E.. Despite the 80,000 empty residential properties in London, today I can only afford to rent space in empty commercial property as a licensee property guardian with no tenancy agreement or rights. #precariat ","I'm depressed and anxious about leaving London, it's been my home for 20 years, but I am forced to leave due to the housing crisis (see Professor Danny Dorling's analysis for more).",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Graduate ,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",I moved to London to get a Graduate job.,"This terrifies me. Paying over half of my small starting salary out in rent, whilst having very little job security. Will I be here forever? I hope not. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student ,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Wales,"",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",To study,"Happy because I now have access to opportunities that I didn't have before, but worried because I don't know how I'll be able to fund them without my student loan.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,teacher,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","","My husband and I both earn above the average salary, but will never be able to afford the rent in London again now we have moved away","Saddened that my home city will be off limits to me, unless I want to live in a room in a house",true,internal
planning,,"","","","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"",Surrey,"",Ireland,Why pay ridiculous prices for rent when everything is digital and can be worked thorugh remotely via the internet.,I realised that you don't need to live in an expensive city to be successful. The internet is a powerful tool. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Architect,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Norway,Within London,Camden,"","","",work,I thought Oslo was expensive until I visited London,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Graphic designer,4,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Somoe my family can live well in peace,I was ready for it,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Policy,4,"","",Within London,Sutton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Too many tourists.,Nonchalant.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,retail manager,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Croydon,"","","",Bought a house,"",true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant ,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",A job. Good social scene. Good dating scene. Lots to do. Lots of opportunity.,Ecstatic. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Branding manager,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Needed a bigger flat - we'd spent years living together in a one-bed flat and needed space for my partner to work from home,"I love where we've moved to, but it's starting to feel unsustainable in this city - I want to stay in London but I don't know if in five years we'll even be able to live here.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital marketing exec,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Newham,"","","","Job opportunities, adventure, proximity to European cities.","Stressed and frustrated - and I have a full time job paying above the national average for my age. The plan now is to get the 2 years experience and take our skills and money back to Australia, where owning a home isn't impossible before you're 35. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Moved to come and study in the city. ,"After ""failing"" to keep a balanced lifestyle when previously studying here the year before. Through not being able to support myself financially.
Maybe it was a foolish decision, but I decide to come back and give it another try. I just want to live a happy balanced lifestyle, and not have to worry about how i'm going get to Uni, Have enough food, pay my rent. Never mind going out to socialise.
Sick of feeling like i have to isolate myself from the rest of the world, the money in my bank is never mine. I could get a 3 bedroom house for what i pay for a room, in a shared flat in London. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Social worker,3,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Cost of living ,Disappointed,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Student Dental Hygiene and Therapy ,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Southwark,"","","",To further my Education ,It's a necessity a little sad as I'm leaving family and friends ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Event Manager,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hackney,"","","","I wanted a new adventure while I am young enough and brave enough to move countries, again.",My salary is now less and my rent is more and it was never supposed to be permanent but I've fallen in love so there's no going back,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Structural Engineer,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Greece,"I had been working as a structural engineer in London for 5 years. I have a postgrad degree in engineering from Imperial College and speak 4 languages, yet my first salary was 25K and towards the end I was earning 32K (and was considered well paid). I always found this extremely disappointing as the industry keeps talking about lack of competent engineers. There is a lot of work around and companies keep recruiting for engineers without any luck...yet the salaries are still bottom low. Most of my classmates who studied engineering in Imperial went to work straight for investment banks and hedge funds. I chose to do what I loved and forget about the low income at first, as the projects I have been working on are massive and extremely interesting and I hoped for the future. But I couldn't afford living in central London anymore as my rent (in a flatshare with 2 more people) was increasing 10% a year and reached £1000pcm. I haven't saved any money and doing anything out of the norm outside work was almost impossible apart from having the occasional pint. It became pretty obvious that I would live a life of misery, thinking about every penny, where not in 20 years would I be able to own my own place, not even in the zones outside. So, I decided I would move back home to Greece even though at the time I didn't have a job there. My UK company suggested that I work from home as a freelancer as I was after all valuable to them. In the meantime, a very good opportunity came up at home where my salary is equal to the one in London, however my rent is 250euros a month and life is a lot cheaper. Not to mention the quality of living... I am finally living alone in a house that is recently refurbished, clean, hygienic and have enough space. I remember when I used to live in the 3-bed ex council flat in Shoreditch, when our WC was all mouldy and the partitions had started falling apart. It took the agent 3 months to send someone to have a look at it. When he came over, he also mentioned that he would increase the rent. I was furious - rent increase when this place is falling apart and noone does anything about it? His response was: if you have a problem with it mate you are more welcome to leave. I can get someone here the next day, this is Shoreditch...","Almost in my 30s with no savings and after having no real control over my life I finally feel like there is hope after all. I can now be in control of how I want to live and I can have a certain good standard of living for which I have always struggled. I still do not do anything extravagant in terms of spending money, but it is so good to know that when I am out on a Friday, I can also have dinner with my drink, since I can get a taxi home for 10 euros (around £8) and get back home dry and safe. I can make choices as to how to live, what to do, I am happier professionally and personally. I do miss London, the vibe, the multicultural society that has opened my mind but I am happy that I can travel any time I feel like it and still enjoy what it has to offer. Saying this, many interesting people that I had met during my stay in London have now dispersed to Asia, Australia and Scandinavia for more or less the same reasons as me. My London has changed...",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student ,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,Buckinghamshire,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","I can no longer afford to live in London, the city I grew up in. ",I hate it. I have two degrees and I have a part time job in a supermarket because the professions I wan't to work in refuse my applications because I do not have the experience. I have an undergraduate and a Master's degree and yet I have been forced out of my home and the city I grew up in. Greedy landlords ultimately pushed me out. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",We had the chance to buy a house and missed the bubble? Our choice became whether to give up our creativity and passion to take jobs that do not contribute to community or the richness of this city and create a debt that would take a lifetime and more to ,"",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Sys Admin,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","The London now, is not the London from 2000, when I moved down here. I can't afford to own even a small flat, and despite my salary increasing with my career, the property prices have increased exponentially. I can no longer afford to even rent within zone 3.. I lived walking distance to Leicester Square when I first moved to London.",Very happy to be leaving this hell hole!,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Nanny,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","",Brazil,Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Family,Sad,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,writer,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Quality of life in Berlin is so much better for artists.,relieved,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,TV Editor,4,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","",Lower house prices. Good schools. Easy access to countryside and coast.,Great.,true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Project Manager,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I love London but I couldn't dream of buying a house here - even the cheapest house in London is a mansion elsewhere,Devastated,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"I was a visual merchandiser in London, I now have my own little business",1,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","I relocated for many reasons- mainly because my father was dying but lots of areas of my life were dying too. I had been unhappy in London or I should say my life in London for some time but I couldn't bring myself to admit it because if I did it might mean i had to leave London in order to fix everything and I wasn't prepared to contemplate that. I couldn't bear to leave London, I was so in love with it. Yet I was so tired, tired of the ridiculously long hours I worked in a job that I didn't like, tired of my commute, tired of always flat sharing of always moving around, tired of never having any money or any energy, tired of being tired. I kept thinking I can't leave all my friends are here but in reality we didn't get to see that much of each other really, I kept thinking this city is the best place I can't live anywhere else but in reality i wasn't living London like I did when I first got there I was simply existing. When I left it was really strange but it was a relief to stop fighting all the small battles I had to fight just to be able to live there. When you're there it has a hold over you almost, it's so hard to give it up, but now I'm on the outside looking in I'm glad I left when I did, I wish I'd done it sooner. ","I'm happy. I have more money, more energy, I have my own business and I walk to work(!!) I rent a little house on my own and I have a sense of permanence and security I never had in 7 years in London.",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Charity Public Affairs Manager ,3,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",To buy a larger home ,Excited ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,IT Manager,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Malaysia,"london is getting too expensive to live in. I have given up my dream of owning a house here, and it is too transient to settle down and plant roots.",It is such a shame to leave a vibrant city full of culture and life but I have to find a city where I don't have to break the bank living to sustain my lifestyle. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Interactive Designer,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Property, quality of life",Mixed,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","I cannot see a future in London anymore. Its not feasible to be able to work, live and make. I just cannot afford it.",I feel as though I am being pushed out at every turn. There is no other option and I'd rather take control and relocate before it gets to a crisis point.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,CEO,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Norway,Within London,"","","","","","",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Web Developer,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I want a home that isn't in a basement and doesn't cost over 60% of my salary so I can start a family.,Can't wait.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Comms and marketing exec,2,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",I need a place of my own.,It's a shame that I had to choose between space and the cost of a long commute.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,3,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","",Vietnam,Overseas,"","","",Vietnam,"My visa expired. And though I love the idea of settling in London for good (If I have a chance), I realize that it is not a very sustainable plan in the long run because of the living cost, especially if one plans to have a family. ",Very sad to say the least. London was a wonderful place to live as a student. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,UX designer,1,"","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Within London,Enfield,"","","",I bought a flat.,"i had to move further to the outskirts of London. Commute effects your quality of life, but hopefully getting best of the city and being the near the countryside.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Paralegal and legal researcher, looking to fully qualify as a lawyer",2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"I grew up in London and would love to legally train in a London firm but training contacts are almost impossible to get. Temporary work and part time research work isn't remotely enough to live on, I couldn't afford my rent and increasingly was using my savings for food. Berlin in more affordable even though there are fewer legal jobs.","I love Berlin but I'm still job-hunting for more full time options because my German is not very good which limits the jobs I can apply for. Sometimes I miss my friends in London but then I remember that even if I did get a full time job that it wouldn't pay enough for me to survive, so I'm better off here.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","I need to make my first step on the property ladder, but I'm priced out of the city where I've made friends and my life for the last 15 years.",Wish I could afford to stay closer to my friends and work.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Digital content...,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","","","I am relocating because in the 3 years that I have been working (v hard) since graduating, my quality of life has in no shape or form improved. I still have the same lifestyle at 26 as I did at 20... Barely scarping through every month.","To be honest, I feel defeated... But I have hope for the future.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Designer,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,The cost of living was too high and opportunity to make significant money too low—particularly with the pressure of significant student loan debt.,Fantastic. I can pay off my student loans and pursue my professional aspirations more easily than I could within the UK.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",We were ready to buy our own space and tired of renting. The only problem was we would have to drastically downsize if we stayed in London and our quality of life would be effected too. So we decided to move to the seaside and have no regrets. Maybe one d,"Fine, we made the right decision in many ways. I am even enjoying the commute as it gives me time to read.",false,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Content & Programming Manager for a music streaming platform,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",The public services in my neighbourhood are dire and I have to pay £200 more a month to live in an area where I don't feel like seeing a GP is a privilege but a right. ,"It saddens me to know that I have to pay almost 50% of my salary to live in a liveable and safe area when I now already pay a good chunk of my wages on my living situation to feel unsafe, isolated and to have to battle for a 10 min GP appointment. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Art Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"I have loved living in this city for 6 years; it took me in became my home. But it spit me out as well- no matter how good the job, or how big the deposit, I couldn't scrape enough to get a flat. I've just left to NYC, which, horrifyingly, is cheaper.",Bittersweet. London will always have my heart.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,"Now master student, but used to be marketing executive",2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","",Germany,Overseas,"","","",Germany,"To study, it's so expensive in london ",I didn't want to leave london and I miss it every day. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,Librarian,2,"","",Within London,Newham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",London is a black hole that is swallowing up the rest of the UK. We moved to Scotland in the hope of living in an independent country one day.,"Relieved to be out of the noise, the dirt and the overcrowding",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Town Planner,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","1. Prices are too high to get a mortgage to buy a property in London. Having a big mortgage in my view is a big risk.
2. Could not live in part of london that I would like to.
3. Could not get a nice apartment in London
(it would be a rubbish apartment in a rubbish area and I would be renting it with all the attendant problems)
More positively, I love Hastings and prefer it to London. It has many advantages in its own right. But rationally speaking it would be better to live close to where I work but it isn't possible to do that in London anymore, if you don't already own property there.
",I have never looked back I love living in Hastings. London is changing and isn't the place I once knew. Hastings feels more like London circa 2004. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Greenwich,"","","","Majority of work available is in London, and commuting was too unreliable ","It will be short term. Living in London is extremely expensive, but otherwise my job would be jeopardised due to unreliable public transport. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",To save money. ,OK. I'm used to moving between rental flats. I feel better about this move because I'm moving to a one-bedroom place with my girlfriend and we hadn't been sure we were going to be able to find anywhere that was affordable.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,5,"","",Within London,Ealing,"",The South West,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I've made a life here whilst at Uni. But the loan and grants have not increased with inflation and I'm coming out with an array of debt, and a substandard education.","Gutted, should have moved north and been able to not work all hours during study and would have a deposit for my next rental property.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,social worker,1,"","",Within London,Ealing,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",London is full of rich people that never grew up in London. ,Meh. London's pretty boring these days.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,Within London,Islington,"","","",Better area,"Stressed by process, but better re location",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Lawyer,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I feel like we have been priced out of London's property market, so my options are: commute for hours, postpone starting a family, or relocate. London's work culture is already very high pressure, and I don't feel like the quality of life is high enough here to justify it.","Mixed feelings. I have loved living here and many of the most attractive job opportunities are here. But I am excited about moving to a new city, closer to family and with a nicer pace of life.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Events professional,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",India,Visa troubles,I wish I had had more time. London is an emotion. The high rents and the ridiculously expensive transportation doesn't come close to the happiness the city gave me.,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Software developer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Quality of life. Cost of living.,Excited.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","",Turkey,Overseas,"","","",Turkey,London is way too expensive and not as creative and exciting as some think. I have better options abroad.,I feel relieved to leave London to go and live a dignified lifestyle.,true,internal
planning,business,"","","",banker,over 250 employees,Overseas,"","","",Turkey,Within London,Islington,"","","",Due to marriage,Anxious,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Administrator,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I could see myself being 40 and still living in a house share. I wanted a place of my own and that is just not possible in London, even though my salary was above the national average.","I absolutely love London. I was so sad to leave, but I will have a better quality of life up here. Even with a 25% pay cut.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Probably returning home because getting a work visa is incredibly difficult if you're not in business or finance.,"Happy to go home, but I'll miss the friends I've made here.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Payroll administrator,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","","To have a better quality of life. To experience more culture, to meet new peolple, to travel more, to be part of a very exciting and vibrant city.","It can be stressful at times. However to me, the sheer awesomeness of London outweighs the daily stresses like finding work or looking for a place to stay.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Bookseller ,2,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Within London,"","","","","Despite working one hundred hours a week between us, living in a studio flat for the for see able future doesn't appeal. With Battersea set to become another investor paradise it will soon be impossible for us to afford even that.",Betrayed - eventually we won't be able to afford even zone six. Then who will be left to do the Crap underpaid jobs like sell you coffee and overpriced cocktails?,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,lawyer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Westminster,"","","",My wife is from the UK,"I'm earning more money than I ever have, and have never felt poorer",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Editor,2,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","","Our landlord is breaking our tenancy and has sold our tiny and rundown (but much-loved) flat for nearly half a million,meaning we have to leave what has been our home for over six years. We are being evicted under two months before our first baby is due, ",I'm sad to be leaving London and think we are just round the corner from it becoming solely a playground for the rich and the people who are forced to pay their sky high rents with no hope of home ownership.,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Airline pilot,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","","Shorter commute to Heathrow, traffic congestion in London, better schools in Surrey, better house prices in Surrey","Lost access to numerous cultural events - museums, plays, festivals, weekend events etc, and easy access to central London through DLR, tube & rail. Feel we have to relocate to take advantage of the insane price our flat has risen to before everyone else notices it's unaffordable & ridiculous, and the only way we can step up to a house for our family is by moving. Shame to have lost multiculturalism to which our son now won't be exposed. Surrey seems very quiet in comparison and nothing goes on at weekends - events are entirely set up for family units with wives who don't work, unlike most of our generation.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,6+,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"London still has a lot to offer, but all forms of culture and creativity are being systematically disregarded in favour of making rich people more money. ","Sad to leave, but excited about the prospect of living somewhere more fulfilling.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student/Musician,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Portugal,I'm admitting defeat. High living costs don't make for a creative environment.,"Saddened. I first visited this city when I was 9 and had dreamt of living here ever since. I hate the system that's forced me out and yet I'd do anything to be a part of it. That's the crux of the issue, really - we, the young creative types, kickstarted the whole gentrification process, and even if it was done unwittingly, we're just as responsible for what's happening as the politicians and the property developers. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Student,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Uni,Apprehensive ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,university lecturer,3,"","","","","","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",So we can live in a decent house close to work as opposed to a very small flat one hour away.,"I feel great, I just sold my small flat (bought in 1991) for a truly exorbitant price and used the profit to buy a nice house with garden in cash, plus I have now a nice lump sum in my bank account.
I consider myself as a lucky winner of the absurd London situation. I now live in Manchester, that has both advantages and disadvantages over London, but my quality of life has improved immensely.
Living in London is fantastic, if you earn over £200k/year. Below £100k/year it is misery. Perhaps OK for somebody under 30 looking for a partner, but not for a family. ",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Essex,"","",Cost of housing. ,"Very sad, I have been forced to leave the city I was born and raised in, all because of money and pure greed by other people. I have contributed to this city all of my life and now have to leave as have been priced out. Its a disgrace that nothing is being done about it. The soul of the city is completely gone, being sucked dry by corporations and property developers and the sad thing is, we are all falling for it! Now, London is for the very wealthy or for 20 somethings, a very transient city. In ten years time, London will look at itself and wonder, where all the arts went, all the music, all the soul, all the things that made London what it was. It's something that we can never get back. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,retail manager,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","Prices for properties is too high even to rent. Me and my partner both working similar jobs and we still can not afford to rent a flat and live comfortable, enjoy time, because all time consumed by work to `afford living in London`.","I feel I can start real life with promising future with my partner, have time for hobbies, have time to learn something new, have time to do anything I want, but never had a chance.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Digital Consultant,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,I can't afford to live in the city I was born in and am unwilling to sacrifice quality of life for an unachievable 'dream'.,Sad but excited to move into a different country,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,It Project Manager,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",France,"People move too often, its is difficult to follow up with people always moving out. Living in London is like moving away every year, it's exhausting.
And London is too big, meaning seeing people is an adventure and gathering people a challenge. ","Feels like home, everything is easier. But at the same time I miss London, which is still and will always be home as well. London is a very strange city!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Director,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cost of buying a house in Central London is too expensive for what you get in return ,Sad to leave London but looking forward to a new challenge and exploring new areas...,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Head of Communications,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",We've been priced out after 5 years of renting - for 3 of those years we didn't have a proper front door but still paid top London rental costs.,"It's a blessing in disguise, time for a proper front door and a fresh start.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",London has a network effect the rest of the UK simply cannot match.,"I love London, but the financial reality of living here is stifling. I feel like I'm constantly treading water, barely keeping my head above the surface.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,local government officer,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Bought a flat as close to central London as I could. Before I moved I was sharing so it was more affordable to live centrally.,"Excited to be by myself in my new home, and loving my new neighbourhood",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Paramedic,3,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Canada,cost of living - opportunity,great,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Pricing Analyst,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Denmark,"We couldn't figure out how to make it work - the choice seemed to be time but no money, or money but no time. How could we ever have a family?","I'm really disappointed, but this isn't the London that I moved to in 2007.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,CSM student,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,"When all the jobs left for Chinese master graduates are fashion retail, I don't really see my future in London. ",still uncertain. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student in Fashion Buying and Merchandising,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",France,Within London,City of London,"","","",Job opportunities,Amazing,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Entrepeneur,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",China,Within London,City of London,"","","",Business. Start Up Office in London. ,pretty good. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I don't want my child to grow up in poverty & alone because his mum is working 50+ hours & spends all of her salary on rent and childcare.,Our family broke up because of increasing debts (due to expensive rents & zero hour contracts) We will have to leave everything & everyone we love.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actor,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,The South West,"",The bottom line is that can no longer afford the rent. Even the London living wage is simply not enough to keep up with the latest level of greed from private developers.,"I am deeply disappointed that I have no other choice but to move elsewhere. As someone who works in the arts, I fear that in the future there will no longer be anyone who works in the arts living in London- the countries hub of artistic excellence. Go figure. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,business,"","","",events entertainment,0–9 employees,Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","",The South West,Indonesia,Huge cost and difficulty of everything. Miserable public transport. UK feels like a horrifically commodified society.,Well we've spent 3 years building the business here so it will be tough to loose all of that.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Banker,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Wanted to live in a house with a garden. Good education for future kids.,"Feel good, but too far away from central London. I which I could afford something similar in Fulham, Clapham or Hempstead...",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance Designer/Technician ,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"","Rising Housing market prices forced either tenants out to cheaper flats or the landlord would sell the property due to it's recent increase in value, I was moving every 6 months because of this.",Frustrated that I had to keep spending all my money on staying alive rather than being able to explore cultural events and develop myself.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Illustrator,3,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","We had a young baby and the rental market was a nightmare, rents creeping up week by week as we were looking for a new place. Came up north temporarily.... decided to stay up here. ","We lived in London for 7 years, so I do miss it. I miss our friends. But our standard of living up here is so much better. After 6 months up here I can't imagine moving back to London ever. I don't really envy any of my friends who are still there, glad to be out of the bubble. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,charity worker,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Sussex,"","","space, cost, lifestyle, air quality",London is full,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Software Developer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Job offer and better future career prospects,Excited but concerned about difficulty of buying housing with reasonable commute times,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist/office worker & teacher,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",So we can afford to buy a house and eventually move even further away once we have accumulated enough capital... The only reason we have and money to buy a house is because a relative died long before their time!,A little uninspired - pure neccessity - wish not only London but other areas of the UK with interesting culture and surrounds were affordable for a wide range of people. I wish everyone could live and work anywhere and do what it was they wanted to do as a job - or at least it be within the realms of possibility - instead the UK is fast becoming an excessively expensive and homogenised existence culture with little or no choice for its inhabitants - ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Graphic designer,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","",Czech Republic,Overseas,"","","",Czech Republic,Because I realised quality of life is my highest priority.,"London is unique, and there's no such place like it. But it gets too much and I've struggled a lot in the last 2 of my 6 years living there. My quality of life has significantly improved since I left and despite the difficulties of moving once again in a new country, I never looked back.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","",Netherlands,Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,"London is no longer the city I fell in love with and after fifteen years I left. It was never cheap but in the last five years became unaffordable, the city no longer allows different ways of living and is steadily loosing a sense of community and place.","Sad and relieved. I stayed in London for fifteen years not because of the city but because of the Londoners and I do miss them, terribly! Relieved because I no longer have to flog a dead horse.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Airline Pilot,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Brazil,Within London,Haringey,"","","",I have relocated to take a PhD.,"It's my second time leaving in London. One of the reasons why I decided to take my PhD in the UK was because I thought London would be the same of the early 2000s. I couldn't be more wrong. The city is not as arty and it used to, everything seems to be polarising towards class, poshness and looks.",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Freelance creative,6+,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,Quality of life,"I was worried about missing London, but Berlin is giving me everything I need at a higher quality of life (a lot more living space for less money, better nightlife)",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",To study.,London is the most depressing place on earth if you're strapped for cash. ,,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,CEO,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,I can't afford to build a successful tech company or to hire in London. There are a lot of initiatives for tech Startups but you can't afford to take risks living in London.,I miss London and I feel like there are so many opportunities there. We just can't afford the everyday living in order to take advantage of those.,false,internal
planning,individual,55–64,Semi-retired teacher,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,"","","","",To be near my adult children,I can't move to London because there is nothing that I can buy with the proceeds of the sale of my four-bedroomed house in Yorkshire.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PR Executive,4,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Lewisham,"","","","For the professional, cultural and social opportunities it affords.",Nervous about covering the costs,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Working ridiculous hours simply to survive in London on a teacher's salary actually began to ruin my health. I miss London but now I am happier and healthier. Great to visit, horrible to live in.",It was a hard thing to do but in the end it was right for me.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","What's the point of me staying in London, I couldn't afford to live here.","Not very happy, I love London, I just can't afford to live there anymore.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing Professional,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,"The cost of living is very high for the quality you receive. London is full of diversity, and I can only imagine that London is the only city in the world where out of 10 people on the street that you bump into, 7/10 will be from Spain, Italy, France and ","London is a beautiful city. The diversity, culture and energy thrives. Yet in a city of opportunity, sometimes people only act opportunistically; and that can be lonely in itself.",true,guardian
planning,individual,35–44,ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Within London,Croydon,Dorset,"","",We are planning buying a 2 besd house,I would rather live where we actually live but Chiswick is unaffordable for us.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Temp,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",I love my fiancee and we want to move in. Its just I don't know if we will ever be able to do so due to prices in LDN. Sometimes I cry thinking about it,I can't wait....,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,HR Director,2,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",I met my husband - he refused to move to London. :(,"I miss the convenience, the buzz and the diverse eating.... However for less than my mortgage on my tiny flat in Spitalfields I now have a house with land and room for 50 chickens and 2 dogs!",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant ,1,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Buckinghamshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,Better career opportunity ,Best decision of my life ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Charity Chief Executive,5,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","","I want to be part of the crazy, diverse, vibrant phenomenon that is London
",Happy to be closer to where everything is going on,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Teacher,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Philippines,"Cost of renting was leaving me on the poverty line, it's desperate going to a payday loan company as a professional in your thirties. ",Leaving a lot of friends and family behind but they understand being in the same predicament.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,HR Officer,5,"","",Within London,Barking and Dagenham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",I need to live on my own for my own mental health but I cannot live alone in London - so I've decided to move to Central Manchester where it's cheaper to live.,I am sad because my entire family and boyfriend are here. I will have nobody in Manchester.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Design,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"London has gotten to expensive to rent in, buying is impossible too. Money doesn't seem to be in tech in London.","Sad, London is so much fun. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,motion design,2,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Within London,Brent,"","","",bigger place,"nightmare, expensive, if don´t like other will do",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Academic,1,"","",Within London,City of London,"","","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Expensive rent,frustration,false,internal
recently_relocated,,"","","","","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Family life, opportunity and better living ",Better off up North,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Data Scientist,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Barnet,"","","","For love! My boyfriend was living in an absolute dive on his own, but together we can afford somewhere half decent.","I did it for love, but could only have afforded it as a joint venture anyway",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing Director,1,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,My employer offered me a job at HQ,"Excited for the adventure, hate to leave London",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,MA Graduate,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Sweden,"As a recent University graduate, I need to have an income that isn't cancelled out by renting a room in a mouldy flatshare. I would be able to find a job in London, but I would still have to live like a student, and still not be able to save enough to eventually pay back the student loan.",I miss my friends and the good parts about London (and there are many) but after being away for about a month I realised I no longer have the constant cold one has when in London between November and March. I don't miss constantly feeling that you pay a lot of money for low quality things like accommodation and vegetables compared to other places.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,2,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","",Property is impossible to buy unless you're earning 50k+,"Don't really want to, but don't have the choice.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",University,"Pretty nervous... living in halls at the moment, but the prospect of finding an affordable place for next year is daunting at best.
",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Community arts management ,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Ireland,"To be nearer family, to have more space, better value housing for money, better quality of life, hopefully to raise our own family. ",Mixed emotions. It feels like the right time to go but I've built a very big professional network and made a lot of great friends that I will miss. I'm worried there won't be the same work opportunities for me but my husband has found a good job there which is great. I do feel slightly exhausted by London at the moment so it will be good to feel more settled in the long term. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,social worker,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Moving in with boyfriend.,Great.,true,guardian
planning,individual,21 and under,Quantity surveyor,4,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",House prices,Don't like it,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Principal Head Veterinary nurse,1,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"","Traffic
Traffic
Traffic ",Delighted. Can't wait! ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Designer,1,"","",Within London,Kingston upon Thames,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",London is expensive and dirty. The people are rude and unfriendly. Transport and public services are poor.,Looking forward to better quality of life and higher standard of living.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Actuary ,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,"","","",For the lifestyle,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",I have to live in London because of the University I go to ,"Poor. If I didn't have so many science practicals I wouldn't bother moving, I'd try and study from home. I wish I could take my university campus and move it somewhere affordable. ",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,academic staff,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Turkey,Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","",Education ,"",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Sales Director,3,"","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,London is creaking under it's own weight and I don't want it to collapse on me.,"I just wish London was still the place I signed up for. The commutes have become ridiculous and it's so expensive now that those two things combined mean you trudge through ""life"". ",false,internal
planning,individual,45–54,surveyor,2,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I hate everything about London from the cost to the pretentious idiots that live in it.,great,true,guardian
planning,individual,21 and under,Art Student,4,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",The rent is TOO DAMN HIGH,"Can't wait to put my feet up. London is bleak, anxious and overpriced rooftop parties where they play your dad's record collection is a boring way to party.",true,internal
planning,business,35â44,58343,1,MjbCltIRKrbJCZ,0â9 employees,Within London,Richmond upon Thames,Dorset,The North of England,Bouvet Island,Commuting distance of London,Brent,Dorset,The South East,Ukraine,dJtofB http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,dJtofB http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Advertising Manager,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Because myself and my girlfriend are sick of massively overpaying to live somewhere that really isn't that nice. London holds you to ransom with jobs and then forces you choke down the obscene costs.,Excited to own a home. Unenthusiastic about scandalous train prices though.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,education professional ,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malaysia,"It's too expensive in London, you work nonstop just to keep your head above water. There is no quality of life here, living conditions are awful. Rent is ridiculous, you basically live in a cardboard box, and forget getting on the property ladder.","Sad, but positive",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Researcher,1,"","",Within London,Havering,"","","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Better quality of life. To avoid cost/time commuting. ,Positive,,internal
planning,individual,45–54,Software engineer,1,"","",Within London,Brent,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"","","","","Too expensive to live here, too crowded.",Not happy,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Dental nurse,3,"","",Within London,Harrow,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Housing price,Devastated. I miss London madly,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,actor and writer,1,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,"Quality of life: I discovered I could earn more overseas and live in a city where there is rent control, more employment opportunities and a beach.",I feel sad to leave my country and my city where you feel everyone is squabbling for space and resources. In my new city I feel championed by my peers and creatively energised. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,teacher,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,Within London,Hackney,Dorset,"","",There aren't any teaching jobs in Australia for anyone under 60,Nervous but hopeful,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,graphic desinger,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Japan,Within London,Islington,"","","",This is the city where i can truly challenge and i can be surrounded by a great creative energy.,very anxious and risky financially ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,academic,2,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Renting in a crazy market meant 14 moves in 3 years - too tired of the precarity to continue. And done with living in dreadful conditions. ,"I wasn't thrilled to leave the sound and the fury for small town living, but I can afford my life.",false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Senior Software Engineer,2,"","",Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I've lived in London all my life, but the cost to keep renting here is depriving us of the ability to have a pension and future. We are both educated with professional careers, but lack of privilege early in life has meant this has only recently been achieved.","It feels despairing, there is no other word. We will lose touch with friends and family, but if we stay we will be forever in poverty.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Technical Account Manager,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Austria,"I'm tired of working knowing that I will probably never be able to afford my own place, unless I want to live in a shoebox somewhere in zone 5. in many ways, this country is not even close to first-world countries. Real estate prices and cost of living is simply outrageous and the local government is not doing anything to remedy that.
The city is ruled by developers, landlords and rich people who treat London as safe haven to locate their money. Regular people with average salary are pushed further and further away from the city centre, forced to have a daily long commute or to spend days looking for affordable place to live (with no guarantee for the length of the stay - speaking from personal experience: 3.5 years in London, 5 apartments...).
I came here for the experience (both work and personal), but when people ask me if I see myself living in London permanently, I smile and say that I wish, but the city doesn't see me living here for the rest of my days. ","Part of me is tired of London and the whole hassle, but the other part wishes that I could stay here and lead sustainable life. This city is great only for rich people or those who don't bother themselves with questions like 'will I ever afford my own place?', 'will I be able to support my family here?'.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,graphic designer,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,Within London,City of London,"","","",I know I'll get better at what I do and I'll meet insanely talented and creative people. ,"I'm not sure I can compete with everyone, I'll be just a foreigner trying to fit in. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,Fashion Intern,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Camden,"","","",Work,Excited but money is an issue,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,45–54,IT,1,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",From renting to home ownership.,Very happy. My rent had increased nearly 20% in three years. I couldn't trust landlords and needed to be in control of one of the most important thing in life. A place to live.,true,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Scholar,4,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Better quality of life, life work-balance and affordability elsewhere","I loved the East End, when I was younger, tourism was smaller and the City was close but not too close",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,6+,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",I'd much rather pay the extra cost of living in London than live in anger and helplessness towards my Government.,"I feel greatly amazed by the endless amount of things you can do at any time. Money helps, but with a bike, citymapper, and internet, there are many free/low-cost chances to enjoy the city.",true,internal
planning,business,45â54,71563,1,UcgPLJnGQSDZxxJC,10â49 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Haringey,Dorset,The South West,Saint Helena,Elsewhere in the UK,Southwark,Cambridgeshire,The North of England,Sri Lanka,8v6sKE http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,8v6sKE http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,freelance,2,"","",Within London,City of London,"","",Georgia,Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",London is very expensive.,sad,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,HR consultant,3,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Within London,Waltham Forest,"","","","The landlord in our previous house in clapton evicted all of us to paint the walls, remove the carpet and charged a rent that was around triple of what we were paying.","I miss a lot my previous area. Because we were evicted with no option to return to the same house after the house was refurbished, I feel very dissapointed and upset about London landlords who don't care about people and just about money. They treated us as objects, without thinking that we have built up our lives in that house, and borough. Then, Hackney is so expensive nowadays, that to move with the same flatmates and accomodate all rental requirements/limits, we have to find a cheaper area, futher out, for all of us to afford it.",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Senior Project Manager,1,"","",Within London,Merton,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Malta,I'm relocating because I see no perspectives in London and the quality of life is deteriorating. I spend 2 hours per day commuting & work at least 10 hours a day. Housing and commute are so expensive that I don't have money left in my pocket to enjoy the things I love about London... You need to be rich to have a decent quality of life in London.,I feel that I have no choice and need to leave London because of the cost of living. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,musician,5,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,"becuase its to expensive, you cant afford to have the time or space to be creative",very excited!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Student,2,"","",Within London,Lewisham,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",I can't afford to be an artist in London. ,I feel defeated about moving. It seems like a lot of creatives are being forced out.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,sales,1,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","",Belgium,Overseas,"","","",Belgium,"After 8 years in London, I was tired of still scraping by",It was hard but it's the right decision,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,PMO,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Within London,"","","","","because I need to find a new place to live - I live in a shared flat (2 bedrooms) with someone who was a stranger to me when I moved in. My bedroom is too small, the carpets are ancient, and I'm paying 750 a month. I'm 40 and I earn a decent wage, but I can't afford to live on my own - a one bed studio is £1000 or over, and at that price is not generally fit to live in. ","I don't know if I will find anywhere satisfactory to live - I moved to London 6 months ago - and I knew I would be moving again within six months. I lived in London ten years ago and I shared a decent two bedroom flat in Whitechapel - we paid £900 a month between us. The rent for that flat would be beyond me now. I was hoping to move back to Whitechapel which I remember as breathtakingly poor, but I couldn't afford anything there. I want somewhere clean and well looked after but even rooms in shared houses are being advertised at £850-950 a month. Rent has more than doubled but my wages have not - even though I'm working at a much more senior level. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Self employed,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,So I can thrive and not struggle ,It's like I'm the I'm the only survivor from the titanic. I'm happy to be off the sinking ship but sad I'm watching it and my loved ones go down,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,designer,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,"price, weather and social environment",excited,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Advertising,1,"","",Within London,Barnet,"","",United States,Overseas,"","","",United States,Better job. Explore living in a new city,"I spent 13 years in London and loved it. I felt the city had changed hugely by the end and I was bored. All the clubs had closed, the music scene was entirely in east London and the centre was a hollow shell of what it once was in the early 2000's. All my friends were living abroad. I needed a change. ",true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,IT,2,"","",Overseas,"","","","",Within London,"","","","","","",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Lawyer,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",For a job in the City,I'm pretty sure what I'm getting paid now should buy me a better standard of living. Less money would go further in any other city I've ever been to.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Cyprus,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Cyprus,Within London,Islington,"","","",Butter quality of Life ,Exciting ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Photographer,5,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Within London,Enfield,"","","",Moved from an abusive relationship ,I'm excited about our fresh start and whole new life here,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Charity,4,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","","","",I do nothing but work and still can't afford to live properly. ,"Disappointed, I came to London to work and live, but am only able to afford to do the former. ",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,freelance journalist/pianist/PR advisor,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,Hackney,"","",Israel,"I've lived in a bubble for 3 years, being a well paid European expat. I decided to stay and entered the real London of extortionate rents, mediocre pay and no work-life balance 2 years ago. London is the best city on earth for the haves - but if you're not filthy rich, the city is unforgiving.","I'm moving with pain in my heart. London is the greatest city on earth if you are rich, but utterly unforgiving if earning money is not your main goal in life. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,PhD Candidate and Teaching Fellow,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Sheffield ,"Sad and frustrated. I miss London but as with many of us, living in London became too expensive and without any family wealth impossible to sustain. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Student,1,"","",Overseas,Hackney,"","",Italy,Within London,Hackney,"","","",Because I am attending an MA in City University of London. ,I feel that This is the place to be. I feel It worths to face its own difficulties. I feel It fills You.,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Catering Assistant,2,"","",Within London,Hounslow,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United Arab Emirates,For increase in salary and for career prospects. I have a University Degree in Business but in London the only job I was able to get was a waiter but soon I'll be working as an assistant manager at a restaurant in Dubai.,I love London but the city doesn't offer any real career prospects for the people who are stuggling to make ends meet.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,21 and under,unemployed,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands or East Anglia,"",Within London,Westminster,"","","","lol, from brum anyways",not too bad. not. too. bad.,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Medical,1,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Overseas,"","","",United States,Lower cost of living and increased pay,Really sad! I love London! It is the most amazing city!,false,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Business owner,2,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Within London,Westminster,"","","","I am getting married shortly so I am looking to move for the first time in two years. Even though I can afford the very high rents, I do not see the point in paying highly inflated rental costs for flats that, on closer inspection, if you know the right q","Slightly annoyed as my future wife won't be able to stay in this flat with it being so poor quality (poor ventilation, sub-zero temperatures due to the period building being converted into flats about 20 year ago and a dodgy boiler). The property owner ju",false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,freelnce designer,1,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"",London rent prices meant i was regularly faced with not being able to afford food in order to pay my entire wage packet to an out of town landlord who wouldnt fix my heating. No one starting up in life can afford to be doing that. ,"i want to spend the rest of my life in london, so im angry that insane rents have forced me out. ",false,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Psychology Student,3,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Within London,"","","","","I want to feel a part of London rather than commuting and feeling sad about leaving everyday. I just wish it was affordable for students. My loan doesn't cover rent by £1000. And don't get me started on travel costs, books and food...","It's exciting and yet nerve wracking. Even if I find somewhere I can afford, I'll always be worried that one month my student loan won't cover the rent.",true,internal
planning,,65 and older,Resources,3,"",over 250 employees,Elsewhere in the UK,Lewisham,Buckinghamshire,The North of England,South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands,Commuting distance of London,Brent,Sussex,Northern Ireland,Mexico,"","http://flagyl-online-buy.net/ - Flagyl Buy Dapoxetine http://lasix-buy-online.net/",,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Illustrator,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South West,"","I was working 2 jobs all day & night, commuting for 4 hours a day twice a week & I was still hard up & never had time to go to the studio I was paying for.","Great! Now I can take lunchbreaks on the beach, grow palm trees in my garden & my own food on an allotment - and my freelance work is busier than ever!",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,architect,3,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Switzerland,"","",true,guardian
planning,individual,22–34,Information Security Consultant,1,"","",Within London,Wandsworth,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",I can't afford to stay in the city I was born in.,Awful. I have to leave all my family and friends behind simply because my only other option is to spend half of my paycheck paying off somebody else's mortgage while they reap the gains,false,guardian
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Marketing director,4,"","",Within London,Westminster,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Oxfordshire,"","","I earned £118,000 in the year we left and, with childcare so expensive that there was no point in my wife returning work, we could not afford a flat with enough bedrooms to house our children, let alone a house in an area where we'd want to bring them up. We moved in the (turns out false) hope that we could get onto the fabled property ladder.","Disappointed and occasionally enraged. I have a three and a half hour commute each day, so plenty of time to think about it. We never wanted to leave, and we are surrounded by Londoners who've done the same, so house prices in the sticks have shot up as well. We're still renting, and probably will be forever - which would be fine were we in any way protected from the whims of our landlord, and the phoney charges imposed to renew our lease each year by the carrion-eating estate agents. ",false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,business development executive ,2,"","",Within London,Redbridge,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","","Too busy, roads busy, trouble from Muslims, dirty area.",Great. Feel much calmer and laid back. ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Graphic Designer,6+,"","",Within London,Haringey,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Netherlands,London is too expensive,Dissapointed about leaving as I love London and I will be leaving many friends behind but excited about starting a new life where I will be able to save for my future which I'm currently unable to do in London.,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Operation Manager,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Hong Kong,Overseas,"","","",United States,"Government's inexplicably harsh treatment towards skilled migrant workers means even when I'm paying all my tax and eligible for no social benefit, I'm forced to move elsewhere at the end of my visa","It's such a shame because I love London: the city and its people have been so welcoming, it celebrates diversity and hard work, that's why it's a shame that the government don't feel the same way.",false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Fashion Designer and Production Manager,2,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The Midlands,"",Within London,"","","","",Haggerston ,London is one of the few cities in the world where I can have a successful career.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Campaign Manager,2,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Hertfordshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",Singapore,"I have moved from the best city in the world to the most expensive city world, and somehow I am still better off here. I'm paying off my debt for London for being a student for the next 40 years and still I miss London. But why did London do this to me? And why is it worse for tomorrow's students? I dont miss that, nor the next negative changes I know are still to come.",Safer,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,office assistant,1,"","",Overseas,"","","",Bulgaria,Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",I would like to settle and live in London or the UK for good.,I feel happy and determined. ,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Consultant ,1,"","",Within London,Tower Hamlets,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"After 6 years of studying and Master’s degree, I was working 15 hours extra every week in a restaurant because my junior salary didn’t cover basic life expenses (rent, food and travel card)."," I miss London most of the days but the staggering difference in quality of life and what I can afford since I moved to Germany silences this feeling. Well, I am actually not poor anymore.
",true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,3,"","",Within London,Greenwich,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Australia,London is a luxury I can't afford,Nervous but excited for new adventures ,true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Artist,2,"","",Within London,Lambeth,"","","",Commuting distance of London,"",Kent,"","",Cost of living is so high and wages are very low. Quality of life is poor in London (the centre of the world).,Very sad!,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Programmer,1,"","",Within London,"","","","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"The landlords just keep taking more and more. If it's not a hike in your rent, it's a hike in the rent of the small businesses and shops that make the place special.
In two years time London will just be Pret, Costa, Sports Direct and Sainsbury's, with a few train lines running between different branches.",The place is shutting down. I feel like it's time to go.,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Office manager,2,"","",Within London,Islington,"","","",Overseas,"","","","",Work,"A bit sad, but I was looking for a better quality of live",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,35–44,Electrical engineer,4,"","",Commuting distance of London,"",Surrey,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","Swapping the over-priced, over-crowded hell that is modern London for the beautiful north-east of England.",Over the moon,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Architect,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Overseas,"","","",Argentina,"After 8 years, I still adore London. l was pulled away as opposed to pushed, but since then I have realised just how high my standard of living can be when unencumbered by the cost of London housing ",Fine. London will still be there when I want to return...and I will return,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,PhD Student,2,"","",Within London,Hackney,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","I was paying £900/month for a poisonous flat, paying £120/month to get to work, leaving £500 expendable income... Now I'm in Leeds, my rent has halved, my boyfriend and I share a large two bed flat, we walk to work. My expendable income, for savings, holidays or whatever... has nearly tripled...",Incredibly happy,true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,Marketing and branding manager ,3,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",Scotland,"",Within London,Islington,"","","",Job opportunities and lifestyle ,Husband and I moved here in May for better jobs and setting up a new business. We're on of the world. There's so much opportunity and so much to do! All our friends live here and we've never looked back. We will have to rethink when we have a family but the experience we are getting now will allow us to get good jobs back home. We are hoping to save up for a house in Belfast and rent it out until we move back and settle down.,true,internal
planning,individual,35–44,Advertising,5,"","",Within London,Southwark,"","","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","London is for Oligarchs, Lawyers, and Finance professionals. I work in a creative profession where salaries are stagnating so it is simply not viable to live in London any longer.",Mixture of good and bad - change can be exciting but I feel sad to leave London behind. ,false,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Journalist,2,"","",Within London,"",Cambridgeshire,"","",Overseas,"","","",Germany,"Unless you have wealthy parents or work in the City, London is cramped, over-priced and bland. Fun, inclusive, liveable London is a myth that too many of us have bought into for too long. ",Disappointed. ,false,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,designer,1,"","",Within London,Camden,"",The North of England,"",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The North of England,"","To use the slang, I feel like I was being taken for a mug. By my landlord, my employer, even my local. They were all trying to squeeze as much out of me because they knew there were 300 people lined up to take my place.","Defiant. I'm determined to make this work, I want to prove to myself and others that you don't need to be in London to be successful. ",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,product manager,3,"","",Overseas,"","","",Spain,Within London,Hammersmith and Fulham,"","","",I got offered a great job in London. I have a career and a lifestyle that wouldn't have been possible if had stayed in my country.,"It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I know London is temporary, but it will take a long time before I get bored of it.",true,internal
planning,individual,22–34,Content Marketing Lead,2,"","",Overseas,"","","",South Africa,Within London,City of London,"","","",Clapham,Excited,true,internal
planning,individual,21 and under,Student,1,"","",Elsewhere in the UK,"","",The South East,"",Commuting distance of London,Hackney,Hampshire,"","",Career,"Excited, yet feel nervous about the commute time/cost",true,internal
recently_relocated,individual,22–34,journalist,1,"","",Overseas,"","","","Iran, Islamic Republic of",Overseas,Westminster,"","",Austria,For better opportunities. I realized it is impossible